Safety Precautions - Bartell Global TS78 Owner's Manual

RIDE-ON FAMILY
OWNER'S MANUAL
It is important that the following be read carefully in order that the operational
performance of the Bartell Ride-On Power Trowel be fully understood. Proper maintenance
procedures will ensure long life and top performance of the unit.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Always keep unauthorized, inexperienced, untrained people away from this machine.
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Rotating and moving parts will cause injury if contacted. Make sure guards are in place.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
Fuel the machine only when the engine is stopped, using all necessary safety
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precautions.
The engine must always be stopped before attempting any repair or adjustments.
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Ignition key should be off.
Danger: Never operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere, near combustible
materials or where ventilation does not clear exhaust fumes. Repair fuel leaks
immediately. Refer to your engine owner's manual for more safety instructions.
Be careful not to come in contact with the muffler when the engine is hot, serious burns
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may result!
Always operate the machine in a seated position to maintain machine balance.
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The transporter is designed for moving the unit around the job site only. It is not
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to be used for towing the Ride-On unit off-site.
When starting the trowel, do not exceed the ¼ throttle position as recommended. A
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higher setting could cause the centrifugal clutch to engage, turning the trowel blades.
Be careful with the trowel around stub pipes or other obstructions on the floor. Should
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the machine catch, or hit such an obstruction, serious damage may result to the
machine, or operator may be thrown from the machine.
Excess surface water may result in sudden loss of control of steering.
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Disconnect battery before attempting any electrical maintenance.
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Ensure that the electrical safety switch, located either under the left foot pedal or under
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the seat is engaged. Pressing the foot pedal down or sitting on the seat will engage the
safety switch. Removing your foot off the pedal or standing up will disengage the safety
switch and stop the engine. The engine will not start unless the safety switch is engaged.
This safety feature must be used as designed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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