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SOD CUTTER ORIGINAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS SC-18A/5.5 SC-18A/8.0 SC-18A/5.5K SC-18A/9K...
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. ADVERTENCIA: Cáncer y Dãno Reproductivo - www.65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ADVERTENCIA El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de este producto con-...
Your safe use of this Classen product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation.
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SC-18A NOTICE !!! This symbol means: ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on Signal word definitions: accessories or product alterations that are not de-...
Changing oil after break-in period. ter section of the frame. Servicing the sod cutter regularly and correctly. Classen parts and service. Directions “Right Hand” and “Left Hand” sides of the sod cutter Give the customer the operators manual and are determined by facing the back of the sod cutter encourage customer to read it.
SAFETY SC-18A Machine Preparation Machine Preparation Operator preparation and • Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Keep training guards, shields and interlock safety devices in place and in proper working condition. They are Read the Operation & Safety for your protection.
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SAFETY SC-18A Starting — except for repairs or adjustments as specifically noted, such as for carburetor adjustment, where • Start according to instructions in this manual or on the engine must be running. Keep hands and the machine. feet clear of moving parts in these circumstanc- •...
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SAFETY SC-18A Blades Storage Safety WARNING The sod cutter blade is sharp and • Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing. can cut. Use extra caution when • Drain the fuel tank outdoors only. handling. Remove obstructions • Store fuel in an approved container in a cool, dry with care.
LABELS SC-18A WARNING Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May be Required. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements. --This label meets California 4442.6 100504 WARNING - ROTATING PARTS.
CONTROLS SC-18A FUEL SHUT OFF (A) - Move to the “OFF” position to shut off the fuel whenever transporting the machine by trailer, truck or during storage. Move to the “ON” position before starting the engine. SWITCH (B) Move to the “OFF” position to stop the engine. Move to the “ON”...
SC-18A OPERATION FUEL PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST Petrol (gasoline) is extremely (Operator’s responsibility) flammable and highly explo- • Review and follow all safety rules and safety sive under certain conditions. decal instructions. BE SURE to install fuel cap • Check that all safety decals are installed and after refueling.
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OPERATION SC-18A ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES OPERATING THE SOD CUTTER NOTICE: There are two locations on this engine Preparation that require oil, both the crankcase and the gearbox. 1. Evaluate the lawn area and identify obstacles and Running the engine or gearbox with a low oil level debris (i.e.
MAINTENANCE SC-18A GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING To keep the sod cutter in good operating condition, perform the following: When replacement • Keep blade sharp; a sharp blade cuts cleaner, parts are required, use faster and more uniformly and places less load on genuine Schiller Grounds the machine.
STORAGE SC-18A Storage Instructions Extended Storage WARNING Before the equipment is put into storage for any To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vapor- period exceeding 30 days: ized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or 1. Follow the storage instructions included in the carburetor in enclosure with open flame (for example, engine manufacturer's owner manual a furnace or water heater pilot light).
TROUBLESHOOTING SC-18A PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Blade will not stay in ground a. Bottom of blade is rounded off a. Blade should be sharpened or replaced Belts jump off a. Wrong type of belt a. Use only the special factory belt b.
2-Year Limited Warranty This Classen Product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer under the following terms and conditions. Schiller Grounds Care’s responsibility under this limited warranty is restricted to repairing or replacing, at its option, any covered part found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period.
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Classen Warranty Statement Improper Use - This limited warranty does not cover any Classen Product, part, or accessory that (i) has been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has not been assembled, operated, or maintained in accordance with the operating or maintenance instructions specified in the Operator’s Manual;...
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