Warning, Safety precautions – Brown Products BedEdger Bantam _ Bantam Mole (B565H, B580H, B590H, B765H, B780H, B790H) User Manual
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WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain
quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
DO NOT assemble TRENCHMASTER® before reading assembly instructions.
DO NOT start TRENCHMASTER® before reading operating instructions.
DO NOT modify TRENCHMASTER® in any way.
DO NOT operate without all shields in place.
DO NOT operate without eye protection. Goggles are provided with each TRENCHMASTER®.
DO NOT lift trencher off the ground until engine is switched off and rotor has stopped.
DO NOT drop the TRENCHMASTER® to the ground from truck tailgate or bed of trailer.
DO NOT operate unless safety area is clear of people, animals, vehicles, and glassed areas that may
be damaged by possible projectiles. (See Soil & Debris Exhaust chart showing area of possible
projectiles, pg 10.)
DO NOT begin operation until all underground pipes, electrical and communications lines and
sprinkler lines have been located and marked. The utility companies will be glad to provide
information on their facilities. A ruptured gas line or cut electrical cable may cause injury or death.
DO NOT place hands or feet near belts or rotor mechanisms while engine is running.
DO NOT operate TRENCHMASTER® without wearing proper shoes (high top leather shoes or boots
are recommended).
DO NOT allow bystanders or spectators to be within 50 feet of TRENCHMASTER® while engine is
running. (See Soil & Debris Exhaust chart showing areas of possible projectiles, pg 10.)
DO NOT operate TRENCHMASTER® until all surface obstructions have been cleared from area. All
rocks and debris should be removed from area.
DO NOT disconnect oil alert on engines. To do so may void your engine warranty.