Marshalltown SP684 SURFACE SHARK Surface Planer - Manual (Page 9)

SP684 SuRFACE ShARK SuRFACE PLANER PAGE 9
liquid, special precautions must be taken to minimize
the possibility of operator electrocution. one such
precaution is to wire and operate the electric motor from
a 20 Ampere, 115 volt AC power source in conjunction
with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). A GFCI is
a safety device that disconnects power from a circuit to
a load when a potentially dangerous condition occurs.
The GFCI opens the circuit when the fault current flow
from a power line to a ground exceeds the safe limit for
humans. The GFCI protects against harmful electrical
shock to a person caused by contact with a defective
electrical product. A GFCI differs from a fuse or circuit
breaker. A fuse or circuit breaker opens the circuit
when the total current flow in the power line exceeds
the safe limit of the power line. They are designed
to protect against fire caused by overheating. use
of a GFCI gives on the job protection from electrical
shock hazards caused by ground faults in commercial,
industrial and residential applications. They are simple
and easy to use: plug a portable GFCI into any suitable,
grounded receptacle and plug the Surface Planer into
the GFCI for automatic protection against ground
faults. For specific information, consult current National
Electrical Code publications and oShA publications
210-22D (or current revision) for construction sites and
555-3 (or current revision) for use around any area
containing water.
14) Never exceed the recommended capacities of the
Surface Planer. Refer to the Specifications section of
this manual for more detailed information.
OPERATION
1) Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Do not chew gum, smoke and/or use smokeless
tobacco while utilizing the Surface Planer. Do not
attempt to eat and/or drink while utilizing the Surface
Planer. Determine that eyeglasses and/or hearing
aid devices are properly secured.use of the Surface
Planer is strenuous and causes fatigue. help prevent
the cause of an accident. Plan to take work breaks as
required to help maintain proper mental and physical
alertness.
2) This Surface Planer is not sealed or insulated. Do
not operate this machine in an explosive atmosphere
or near combustible materials. Refer to current oShA
and National Electric Code® rules and regulations.
3) Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. use
extreme caution when handling gasoline or mixing fuel.
Always utilize uL®, CSA® or CE approved containers
for the storage and transportation of fuel. Do not
smoke or bring fire or flame near the fuel. Always shut
off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
Never remove the fuel tank filler cap while the engine
is running. Never operate an engine without a fuel tank
filler cap. Select bare ground for fueling and move at
least 10 feet from the fueling spot before starting the
engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the
engine and check for leakage. If a fuel or oil leak is
found, do not start or run the engine until the leak is
fixed and the spillage has been wiped away. Take care
not to get fuel or oil on your clothing. If this happens,
change your clothing immediately. before operating
the Surface Planer, refer to the Specifications section
of this manual for more detailed information regarding
fuel and lubrication requirements.
4) The Surface Planer is designed for use by one
operator. use of the Surface Planer by more than one
operator can lead to confusion and loss of control,
resulting in property damage and/or personal injury.
If it is felt that more than one person is required to
operate the Surface Planer, SToP and contact the
Customer Service Department for specific operational
and service/maintenance information. There is no
charge for this service.
5) Do not operate the Surface Planer with onlookers
close by. Caution all onlookers to stand clear. The
planing process can result in flying particles being
emitted at high velocity and striking the operator and/
or onlookers This can lead to the possibility of property
damage and/or personal injury. Keep all body parts,
loose clothing and foreign objects clear of the rotating
drum and flails.
6) Never start the engine or electric motor without first
raising the flail drum to its maximum height from the
work surface to minimize the possibility of unexpected
contact with the work surface. unexpected contact with
the work surface can cause the loss of machine control
and the possibility of property damage and/or personal
injury.
7) Start and operate the Surface Planer only in a
well ventilated area. Carbon Monoxide fumes given
off by an engine operating from standard fuels are
poisonous. Breathing these fumes can result in
property damage and/or personal injury.
operate the Surface Planer only when/where visibility
and light are adequate for the job at hand. Work
carefully. Always hold the operator handle firmly with
both hands. Wrap your fingers around the handle,
keeping it cradled between your thumbs and fingers.
Always make sure the operator handle is in good
condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.
Wear gloves to improve your grip. Never leave the
Surface Planer running unattended.