Contact Amano Pioneer Eclipse Customer Service at 1-800-367-3550 or 1-336-372-8080 or an authorized Amano Pioneer Eclipse Distributor to inquire about training or to request a replacement manual.
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DANGER! For your safety, if you smell DANGER! Do not store or use gasoline or propane: other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. 1. Extinguish any open flame. 2. Open window. 3. Do not touch electrical switches. 4.
Contents Maintenance ..............16 Quick Reference Specifications.........1 Oil Level Inspection..........16 Safety Precautions............2 Oil Change............16 Refueling and Storage of Fuel Cylinders......4 Oil Filter Replacement........16 Canadian Safety Requirements..........4 Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement....17 Operator Responsibility............5 Air Filter Inspection and Replacement....17 Test for Operator-Ear Sound Pressure Level.......5 Inspect Fuel Hose and Connections.....17 Test for Hand-Arm Vibration..........5 Engine Dust Filter..........18...
Safety Precautions DO NOT operate the machine if the machine has loose parts. Anyone operating the machine should read the following carefully and be informed of potentially DANGER! Federal law and California State law prohibits dangerous operating conditions. Operators should be the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) the removal familiar with the location and use of all safety devices or rendering inoperative by any person other than for...
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WARNING! Machine vibration may cause tingling or before servicing machine. Use only replacement parts numbness in the fingers or hands. Gloves are supplied by Amano Pioneer Eclipse or an Amano Pioneer recommended to reduce machine vibration. If tingling or Eclipse Authorized Distributor or Service Center.
Amano Handling of LP Gas is the appropriate authority for safe Pioneer Eclipse does not recommend use of this machine propane use. A copy of this publication is available through in any environment other than an indoor environment.
Surface of Hand-Guided Machinery During and after operation, perform the recommended daily and hourly procedures outlined in the Maintenance Amano Pioneer Eclipse measures and rates the vibration Chart. at the machine-hand contact surface of hand-guided machines that are provided with handles in accordance Test for Operator-Ear Sound Pressure Level with European Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC).
Machine Preparation Filling the LP Cylinder Unpacking the Machine This machine uses the 20 lb (9.1 kg) capacity cylinder, which meets the D.O.T. 4E240 standards. These cylinders The machine is shipped boxed on a wooden pallet. To are also listed by UL. In addition, the steel cylinder meets unpack machine: European TPED specifications and is CE compliant.
SafeSense Emissions Monitoring System Engine Ignition Switch SafeSense is an emissions monitoring device that This machine features a key switch ignition. monitors the exhaust emissions and will shut the engine Start: Turn the key all the way clockwise or START to down if the emissions levels are too low or too high.
YELLOW SafeSense ALERT: If light comes on during Hour Meter / Tachometer normal operation, check and clean the engine air filter. Check the carburetor air filter for holes, tears, The hour meter / tachometer records the number of hours or punctures and replace if damaged. If the light still the machine has been powered ON.
Tighten the handle pivot knobs so that the handle Fuses can not move. Go to the front of the machine and lift up on the The machine’s electrical circuit is protected by two fuses, deck, rocking the machine back until it rests on which stops the flow of current in the event of a circuit the back of the bulkhead.
Dust Bag WARNING! A DAMAGED PAD HOLDER ROTATING AT HIGH SPEEDS MAY BE AN EXTREME HAZARD IF IT SHOULD DISINTEGRATE. Remove the dust bag cover by lifting upward on the back of the cover. Inspect air filter. Clean or replace if necessary. A dirty air filter could lead to elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
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CAUTION! Always open service valve slowly to allow pressure to equalize in hoses. Opening quickly may Only Use a Vapor Cylinder! cause the flow check valve to engage, limiting fuel flow. TO REMOVE THE SAFE-FILL CYLINDER, reverse procedure. Always connect or change cylinders in a well ventilated area.
It is recommended to start burnishing on the right side of Starting the Machine the aisle, turn and come back down the aisle in the opposite direction, overlapping the previous path slightly. Check oil and fuel levels. Continue this pattern until the floor area to be burnished Check and clean engine dust filter.
Apply a thin coat of new oil or grease to the oil Oil Change filter seal (A). Install the new filter (Amano Pioneer Eclipse part Change the oil after the first 8 hours of operation # KA490657007) by turning it clockwise.
(Amano Pioneer Eclipse part #KA110137046). damaged, or if the insulator is cracked, replace the plug. Check the intake hose for cracks or damage. Use Only Amano Pioneer Eclipse part # KA920702112. Install filters and replace cover. Do not use any other spark plug! Measure the gap with a wire-type thickness gauge.
Engine Dust Filter WARNING! A damaged pad holder rotating at a high rate of speed may be an extreme hazard if it should come apart. The engine dust filter should be cleaned each hour If the pad holder needs to be removed, a 3/4” and after each use by shaking out the dust and wrench will be required.
When battery replacement is Remove propane fuel cylinder when not in use necessary, use Amano Pioneer Eclipse part #:MP363200. and store it outside in a storage cage in accordance with NFPA Handbook 58 Push machine to level surface.
Amano warranty Maintenance or repairs and must be provided without Pioneer Eclipse Corporation cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty receipts or your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled obligations of the manufacturer.
2) Batteries warranted by battery manufacturer for (1) year. Call APEC for R/A number. 3) Valve train warranted by Amano Pioneer Eclipse for (1) year. You will need the Engine Serial Number, Machine Serial Number, 4) ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY - For the model PE440BU.
Cautions: A. Allow only qualified, trained personnel to operate the machine. B. Use only D.O.T. approved fuel cylinders supplied by Amano Pioneer Eclipse. C. Always store fuel cylinders outside in a proper enclosure. D. Never vent a fuel cylinder inside.
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