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PAGE 8 — HTH44T • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (03/27/12)
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HTH44T— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating
this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety
Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to
yourself and others.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS!
This Owner's Manual has been developed to provide
complete instructions for the safe and efficient operation
of the MQ Whiteman HTH44T Ride-On Power Trowel.
For engine maintenance information, please refer to the
engine manufacturers instructions for data relative to its
safe operations.
Before using this Ride -On Power Trowel, ensure that
the operating individual has read and understands
all instructions in this manual.
NOTE
SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
The three (3) Safety Messages shown below will inform you about
potential hazards that could injure you or others. The Safety
Messages specifically address the level of exposure to the
operator, and are preceded by one of three words: DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY injured if you DO NOT follow
directions.
WARNING: You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY injured if you DO NOT follow
directions.
CAUTION: You CAN be injured if you
DO NOT follow directions.
HAZARD SYMBOLS
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and
odorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
NEVER operate this equipment in a confined
area or enclosed structure that does not
provide ample free flow air.
Potential hazards associated with HTH44T Ride-on Power
Trowel operation will be referenced with Hazard Symbols which
appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced in
conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and its
vapors can cause an explosion if ignited. DO
NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or
combustible fluids. DO NOT fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot. DO NOT
overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or
sparks from the ignition system. Store fuel in
approved containers, in well-ventilated areas
and away from sparks and flames. NEVER
use fuel as a cleaning agent.
Lethal Exhaust Gases
Burn Hazards
Engine components can generate extreme heat.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
while the engine is running or immediately after
operations. NEVER operate the engine with
heat shields or heat guards removed.
Rotating Parts
NEVER operate equipment with covers, or
guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, hair and
clothing away from all moving parts to prevent
injury.
Explosive Fuel