Ariens Power Brush 28 Service Manual page 8

Personal Protection
DO NOT operate the equipment without wearing
adequate clothing. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get
caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
Wear adequate safety gear, including safety glasses with
side shields and protective gloves.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry, and tie back hair
that may get caught in rotating parts.
NEVER attempt to clear obstructions or clean unit while
engine is running. Rotating attachments can cause
serious injury.
Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be
thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from
the unit.
Slope Operation
Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. DO
NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT operate across
the face of slopes; go up and down. Keep all movement
on slopes slow and gradual.
Use a slow speed to avoid stops or shifts on slopes. Avoid
starting or stopping on a slope. DO NOT park unit on a
slope unless absolutely necessary. When parking on a
slope ALWAYS block the wheels.
DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Fuel
Remove fuel before separating brush attachment from
frame. Ensure unit is secure and will not tip during
maintenance.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. ALWAYS
provide good ventilation. Fumes from engine exhaust can
cause injury or death.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use only an approved gasoline
container with an appropriately-sized dispensing spout.
No smoking, no sparks, no flames. ALWAYS allow engine
to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from
operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
NEVER fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. ALWAYS place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO
NOT use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
Towing/Transporting
ALWAYS stop engine, remove key and close fuel valve or
drain fuel when transporting unit on a truck or trailer.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer
or truck. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER
secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged. DO
NOT transport unit while engine is running.
Accessories
Use only AriensCo-recommended attachments or
accessories that are designed for your unit and that are
appropriate to your use and can be used safely in your
application.
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