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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SFCS-16 OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #4 (05/28/09) PAGE 9
of back related injuries. Always lift the FLOOR
COVERING SCRAPER with leg muscles and not with
the back.
6) Prolonged use of the FLOOR COVERING
SCRAPER (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
damage and tissue necrosis. Antivibration 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
appe
ar, seek medical advice immediately.
7) Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting, but allow
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 COVERING
SCRAPER. 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 COVERING SCRAPER and
the a
ctual 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 COVERING
SCRAPER, blade(s), and accessories for damaged or
worn parts. Check for loose and/or broken parts.
Determine that operator controls work freely, all safety
devices are operative and information/safety decals
are readable. Check to determine that the FLOOR
COVERING SCRAPER and all related accessories
are in good mech
anical condition BEFORE utilization.
9) The FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER and related
accessories are not classified a s being insulated.
Contact with 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 motor quickly in an emergency. Always start the
motor according to the instructions as outlined in this
manual to minimize the possibility of unexpected or
uncontrolled blade/accessory oscillation. Unexpected
blade/accessory rotation can cause loss of machine
control, and the possibility of property damage and/or
personal injury.
11) Never exceed the recommended capacities of the
FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER. Refer to the
Specifications section of this manual for more
detailed information. Always utilize the correct blade
and extension cord designed for use with the FLOOR
COVERING SCRAPER. Use of an incorrect blade or
extension cord can result in property damage and/or
personal injury.
OPERATION.
1) Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Do not chew gum, smoke and/or use smokeless
tobacco while utilizing the FLOOR COVERING
SCRAPER. Do not attempt to eat and/or drink while
utilizing the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER.
Determine that eyeglasses, hearing aid devices and
other medical related devices are properly secured.
Keep shoes properly laced. Use of the FLOOR
COVERING SCRAPER is strenuous and causes
fatigue. Help prevent the cause of an accident. Plan to
take work breaks
as required to help maintain proper
mental and physical alertness.
2) The FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is not sealed
or insulated. Do not operate the FLOOR COVERING
SCRAPER in an explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. Refer to current OSHA rules
and regulations.
3) The FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is designed for
use by one operator. Use of the FLOOR COVERING
SCRAPER by more than one operator can lead to
confusion and loss of control, resulting in property
damage and/or personal injury. Never operate the
FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER with an improper
number of operators. Such a configuration can result
in property damage and/or personal injury. If it is felt
that more than one person is required to furnish
additional "force" to the blade, STOP and contact the
Customer Service Department for specific operational
and service/maintenance information. There is no
charge for this service.
4) Do not operate the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER
with onlookers close by. Caution all onlookers to stand
clear. The coverings removal process process can
result in flying particles being emitted at high velocity
and striking the operator and/or onlookers. This can
lead to the possibility of property damage and/or