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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DFG-SERIES SURFACE GRINDERS OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #4 (05/28/09) PAGE 13
7) Start and operate the SURFACE GRINDER only
in a well ventilated area. Carbon Monoxide
fumes given off by an engine are poisonous.
Breathing these fumes can result in property
damage and/or personal injury. Operate the
SURFACE GRINDER only when/where visibility
and light are adequate for the job at hand. Work
carefully. Always hold the operator handle firmly
with both hands. Wrap your fingers around the
handle, keeping it cradled between your thumbs
and fingers. Always make sure the operator
handle is in good condition and free of moisture,
pitch, oil or grease. Wear gloves to improve your
grip. Never leave the SURFACE GRINDER
running unattended.
8)
Special care must be exercised on slippery
conditions and on difficult, uneven surfaces.
Watch for cracks, high spots and other, surface
irregularities. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. The normal use of this machine is
on level surfaces. Other terrains can be
dangerous and should be avoided. Only properly
trained operators should attempt these
techniques.
9) Never start the engine or electric motor with the
SURFACE GRINDER directly over cracked,
uneven or irregular surfaces. Start the engine or
electric motor according to the instructions as
outlined in this manual.
10) Contact with a hot, engine muffler can cause
property damage and/or person
al injury. Remain
clear of a hot, engine muffler. Do not over speed
the engine by altering the governor setting or by
disconnecting the engine governor. Serious
damage to the engine and/or personal injury can
result.
11) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign
matter from inside the mainframe area after
each use. This practice will maximize bearing
and V-belt service life.
12) Because this SURFACE GRINDER is classified
as a low cost, hand held, low horsepower,
portable type machine, it is limited in the number
of practical and/or suitable job applications. A
particular job site, actua
l surface conditions, job
specifications and operator skill/common sense
may dictate that a different type of machine (with
characteristics of higher purchase cost, being
mounted to a carrier vehicle, with greater
horsepower and less mobility), method and/or
process be utilized to properly complete the job
with the degree of efficiency and safety required.
Contact the Customer Service Department for
specific information regarding suitable job
applications, job sites surface conditions and
operator experience/skill/common sense
recommendations for this SURFACE GRINDER
BEFORE utilization. There is no charge for this
service.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE
1) Use only genuine, approved replacement parts
and accessories for maintenance and repa
ir.
Use of parts and accessories manufactured by
others can result in property damage and/or
personal injury.
2) Follow the Service instructions as outlined in the
appropriate section of this manual.
3) Always stop the engine or electric motor and
disconnect the spark plug wire or power source
cable BEFORE checking or working on the
SURFACE GRINDER.
4) Always properly maintain the SURFACE
GRINDER. Frequently check all fasteners and
individual parts. Built in safety features are
effective only if they are maintained in good
working condition. Replace any questionable
part or assembly with a genuine, f
actory
approved, replacement part. Do not forsake
proper maintenance for the price of a few
replacement parts. Proper maintenance does
not cost...it actually pays dividends. Do not
attempt any maintenance repair work not
described in this manual. Have such work
performed at your dealer's service facility.
5) A worn or damaged engine muffler is a fire
hazard and may cause loss of hearing. Check to
see that the muffler is in good condition. If the
muffler is equipped with a spark arresting
device, determine that it is in proper working
condition at regular service intervals. Replace
the spark arresting device with an approved
replacement if there is any question of it
integrity. It is the responsibility of the owner(s)
and/or operator(s) to provide for and properly
maintain a USDA approved, spark arresting
muffler in an operating area specified by law.
Check with appropriate governing agencies for
more specific information. The SURFACE
GRINDER must not be operated if the muffler is
faulty or has been removed. Contact with a hot
engine muffler can cause property damage
and/or personal injury.
6) Do not operate the SURFACE GRINDER
without the use of factory approved V-belt and
diamond blade guards tha
t are maintained in
proper structural condition. Frequently inspect
the guards for signs of wear, cracks and other
signs of fatigue. If there is any question
regarding the structura l integrity and/or condition