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8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 11
6) Prolonged use of the FLOOR PLANER (or other,
similar machines) exposes the operator to vibrations
which may produce Whitefinger Disease (Raynaud's
Phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces the hand's
ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces
numbness and burning sensations and may cause
nerve and circulation da mage and tissue necrosis.
Anti-vibration systems do not guarantee that you will
not sustain Whitefinger Disease. Therefore,
continuous and regular users should closely monitor
the condition of their hands and fingers. After each
period of use, exercise to restore normal blood
circulation. If any of the symptoms appear, seek
medical advice immediately.
7) Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting, but a
llow
complete freedom of movement. Never wear loose
fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, jewelry, flared or
cuffed pants or anything that could become caught on
controls or moving parts. Wear long pants to protect
your legs. Protect your hands with heavy duty, nonslip
gloves to improve your grip. Good footing is most
important when operating the FLOOR PLANER. Wear
sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety
shoes are highly recommended. Keep shoes properly
laced. Never wear tennis shoes or other, similar type
shoes which afford little or no protection. Wear an
approved safety hard hat to protect the operator'(s')
head(s) where there is a danger of head injuries.
Noise, generated by the operation of the FLOOR
PLANER and the actual process itself, can damage
your hearing. Wear
approved sound barriers (ear
plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing.
Continuous and regular operators should have their
hearing checked regularly.
8) Visually inspect the FLOOR PLANER, components,
tools and accessories for damaged or worn parts.
BEFORE each use:
a) Disconnect the engine spark plug wire or power
source cable.
b) Clean and remove all a ccumulated foreign matter
from the wheels and determine that each rotates
freely.
c) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign matter
from inside the mainframe area.
d) Inspect the V-belt drive for proper tension, wear and
general condition. Repl
ace each component as
necessary.
e) Inspect the flail drum and flails/spacer washers for
excessive wear and structural integrity. Replace each
component as necessary. The fla il drum a nd flails
rotate at high speed during the planing process and
are subject to high wear rates.
f) Determine that operator controls work freely, all
safety devices are operative and information decals
are readable.
g) Check to see that the FLOOR PLANER and all
related accessories are in good, mechanical condition
BEFORE utilization.
h) Reconnect the spark plug wire or power source
cable as applicable
9) Contact appropriate representatives to determine
if/where electrical cables, gas lines and other
hazardous items are buried under the work surface
BEFORE utilization. The FLOOR PLANER and related
accessories are not insulated. Contact with buried
electrical cables, gas lines and other hazardous items
can result in electrocution and/or an explosion.
10) Know how the controls operate. Know how to stop
the engine or electrical motor quickly in an emergency.
Always start the engine or electric motor according to
the instructions as outlined in this manual to minimize
the possibility of unexpected conta
ct with the work
surface. Unexpected contact with the work surface
can cause loss of machine control, and the possibility
of property damage and/or personal injury.
11) Ground the SP8/E electrically powered Floor
Planer motor securely. Determine that any "grounding"
wire and/or device is, in fact, properly grounding the
motor. Failure to properly ground the motor may cause
an electrical shock and/or electrocution, resulting in
property damage and personal, injury including death.
Electrical wiring and all connections should be
performed by a qualified electrician. The electric motor
is designed to operate from a 230 volt, AC power
source. Determine that the electric motor is properly
wired according to the intended and/or available power
source. Operating the electric motor from
an improper
voltage/amperage power source can result in property
damage and/or personal injury.
12) When operating the 8FP/E electrically powered
Floor Planer on a surface containing water or other
electrically conducting liquid, special precautions must
be taken to minimize the possibility of operator
electrocution. For specific information, consult current
National Electrical Code publications and OSHA
publications 210-22D (or current revision) for
construction sites and 555-3 (or current revision) for
use around any area containing water