Oreck SF600 Owner's Manual page 2

Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing this machine. These instructions explain the correct and easy way
to always keep this machine in fine working order and operate it safely.
Please read these instructions fully before using this machine in order to understand the
safest, most efficient way of operating it, and the correct way maintain it.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place where they can be easily referred to at any
time. We hope you will use this machine for many years to come.
Please understand that ongoing enhancements in quality and performance, and
other possible parts improvements may cause the actual machine to vary slightly from what is
described in these instructions.
Machine Regulations
This machine is designed to cut overgrown weeds and brush, and is not a lawn mower.
Therefore it can not offer the same quality cut as a finishing mower.
This machine is designed mainly for commercial and agricultural users.
Definitions and Signs
In these instructions, the following signs and definitions are used to indicate the level of
danger that exists. Please adhere to the following warnings and have a full understanding of
the meaning of the signs.
Sign
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Displayed when failure to obey instructions can result in death or
serious injury.
Displayed when there is a danger of death or serious injury.
Displayed when failure to follow instructions can result in injury, or
when not attending to the machine and correcting it can also result in
injury.
Displayed when it is important to know about operation and
maintenance specific to this machine, or at times when
misunderstanding and mistakes are common.
Definition