Important Safety Instructions; General Operation Safety Information - Aztec EDGEWINDER Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions and safety messages before operating this machine.
Follow the instructions given in this Owner's Manual and the training given by your supervisor for the
safe operation of this machine. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or damage to the
machine or property.

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY INFORMATION

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) is stored under pressure and must be handled in the
proper manner to be safe. Observe the following safety messages to get the best performance,
lowest emissions, and longest life out of your equipment.
industry for CO (carbon monoxide) emissions.
flame, or spark-producing device. Use a screwdriver to vent excess propane, which escapes as a
white mist until at proper level in tank. Propane will vent clear when correct tank level has been
achieved.
operation with this machine, immediately shut off the machine and go outside for fresh air. Have a
qualified service technician test the machine for CO emissions before using again. Call for emergency
medical attention and DO NOT operate this machine or other propane powered equipment until
cleared by a
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carbon-monoxide/basics/symptoms/con-20025444.
05-2017
The EPA has rated the PurePower by Aztec 603cc engine cleanest in the
No smoking, no sparks, no flames near machine, engine or LPG tank. Do
not operate this machine in an environment with a potential ignition
source.
If you smell gas: immediately stop the unit, check for leaks, open
windows, don't touch electrical switches, extinguish any open flames, and
contact a repair professional.
Never change or alter the propane control equipment. It is precisely tuned
to power machinery with minimal levels of carbon monoxide. Altering the
control equipment could cause dangerous levels of engine emissions.
Effective January 1, 2016, all Aztec Products, Inc. machinery is shipped
with propane tank equipped with Overfill Protection Device (OPD). If you
have an older LPG cylinder that is overfilled, always vent outdoors, away
from closed areas where gas may accumulate, and away from any fire,
Because CO is always a byproduct of internal combustion engines, it is
important to know the symptoms of CO exposure, which may include
drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, collapse, loss of
consciousness and muscle weakness. If such symptoms occur during
physician. For
EDGEWINDER OWNER'S MANUAL PAGE 4
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