Use and Care Manual

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the machine.
 Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls and safety devices.
 Contact your local Tomahawk distributor for additional training if necessary.
When operating this machine:
 Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine. People operating the
machine must be familiar with the potential risks and hazards associated with it.
Operator qualifications
Only trained personnel are permitted to start, operate, and shut down the machine. They
also must meet the following qualifications:
 have received instruction on how to properly use the machine are familiar with required
safety devices
The machine must not be accessed or operated by:
 children
 people impaired by alcohol or drugs
Application area
Be aware of the application area.
 Keep unauthorized personnel, children, and pets away from the machine.
 Remain aware of changing positions and the movement of other equipment and
personnel in the application area/job site.
 Remain aware of changing surface conditions and use extra care when operating over
uneven ground, on hills, or over soft or coarse material. The machine could shift or
slide unexpectedly.
 Use caution when operating the machine near the edges of pits, trenches or platforms.
Check to be sure that ground surface is stable enough to support the weight of the
machine with operator and that there is no danger of the roller sliding, falling or tipping.
Be aware of the application area.
 Do not operate the machine in areas that contain flammable objects, fuels, or products
that produce flammable vapors.
 Keep the area around the muffler free of debris such as leaves, paper, cartons, etc. A
hot muffler could ignite the debris and start a fire.
Safety devices, controls, and attachments
Only operate the machine when:
 All safety devices and guards are in place and in working order.
 All controls operate correctly.
 The machine is set up correctly according to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
 The machine is clean.
 The machine’s labels are legible.
To ensure safe operation of the machine:
 Do not operate the machine if any safety devices or guards are missing or inoperative.
 Do not modify or defeat the safety devices.
 Only use accessories or attachments that are approved by Tomahawk.