Marshalltown SG87SH SURFACE SHARK Floor Grinder - Manual (Page 10)

PAGE 10 SG87Sh SuRFACE ShARK FLooR GRINDER
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
Floor Grinder directly over cracked, uneven or irregular
surfaces. Contact with these types of obstructions
during the starting process can reduce machine
control, resulting in property damage and/or personal
injury. Start the engine or electric motor according to
the instructions as outlined in this manual.
10) Contact with a hot engine muffler of an engine
can cause property damage and/or personal 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 main frame area after each use. This
practice will maximize bearing and v-belt service life.
12) because this Floor 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, actual
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 Floor 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 repair. 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 the operator Manual.
3) Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire or power source cable bEFoRE checking or
working on the Floor Grinder.
4) Always properly maintain the Floor 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, factory
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 its 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 Floor 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 Floor Grinder without the use
of a factory approved v-belt guard that is maintained
in proper structural condition. Frequently inspect the
belt guard for signs of wear, cracks and other signs of
fatigue. If there is any question regarding the structural
integrity and/or condition of the belt guard, properly
dispose and replace with a genuine, factory approved,
replacement part only.
7) Maintain all safety and operation decals in proper
condition. If any decal becomes damaged and/or
unreadable, replace with a genuine, factory approved,
replacement part only.
8) The Floor Grinder utilizes many self locking hexagon
head nuts to minimize the effects of vibration. Replace
all self locking hardware with genuine, factory approved,
replacement parts only.
9) Consult the information supplied by the engine or
electric motor manufacturer for specific information
relative to proper operational, lubrication and storage
requirements.