Oreck SF600 Owner's Manual page 10

Using the machine on slopes
When operating on slopes, serious accidents can be caused by you slipping and the machine
rolling over. Be especially careful when working in such areas and stop operating the machine
immediately if you feel in any danger at all.
Do not operate the machine on slopes of more than 15°.
Till across the face of slopes; never up and down. The handlebars can be taken from
your control, or rollover, causing injury and accidents
When changing direction on a slope, do it slowly and carefully. The machine could roll over,
causing injury and accidents.
Do not operate the machine on wet slopes. There is a danger of slipping, causing injury.
Watch for holes in the ground and protruding tree roots. Also look out for obstructions
that could be buried in ground. The handlebars can be taken from your control, causing
injury and accidents.
When operating on slopes, do not leave the machine with its clutch off or the speed change
lever in neutral. The machine could run out of control, causing injury and accidents.
Children
When operating this machine, be particularly aware of children. Children are often interested in
tillers and may be curious. As children may not be concentrating on their surroundings,
accidents can occur if you take your eyes off them. Please treat the following points with great care.
Do not allow children to come into the area where you are working. Make sure that young
children are securely in the care of an adult other than the operator.
Switch off the engine immediately if children enter the area where you are working.
Do not allow children to operate the machine. Check and obey local laws which
may place age limits on the operation of machinery
Be careful when approaching blind corners, bushes, and trees which block your line of sight.
Such obstructions can hide children from view.
Maintenance
Be sure to switch off the engine and remove the spark plug cord before performing any
inspection, adjustment or maintenance on this machine.
When performing inspection, adjustment or maintenance, use the correct tools to
work as safely as possible
Perform periodic inspections in order to work as safely as possible. If you discover any worn or
damaged parts, please replace them with recommended parts only.
When inspecting or handling the machine, do not directly touch the tines. Exercise caution
by wearing gloves and wrapping the tines in cloth. If you notice any abnormalities
in the tines, do not try to repair them, have them replaced with OEM parts from Orec.
Not taking this precaution can cause injury and accidents
Damage to the belt cover, tine cover, or rear guard, could cause injury or
accidents. Be sure to have any damaged parts replaced before using the machine again.
Be sure to check that the covers of rotating parts are refitted correctly in their original positions
after being removed. Poorly fitted covers could open during operation and cause serious injury
Check that all nuts and bolts are securely tightened
Perform comprehensive inspection and adjustment of such parts as drive clutch,
throttle, and gear change.