BOMAX BM424 User manual

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OPERATION
MANUAL
WALK
-
BEHIND
E
D
G
E
R
TROWEL
PERFORMANCE • EFFICIENT • RELIABLE
Your Model #
: ____________________
Your Serial #
: ____________________

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BOMAX
sincerely
thank
s
you for selecting
the
Walk
-
Behind
Edger
Trowel. For you
r safety and
proper operation, before you start to operate or
carry out
any maintenance on this equipment
,
YOU
MUST READ
and
STUDY
this manual
carefully
. Be
sure to always keep it ready for reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Daily Pre
-
Oper
ation Checklist
………………………………….
4
Safety
Alert
& Hazard
Symbols
………………………………….
5
Safety Messages
………………………………………………..
8
Technical Specifications
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1
1
Machine Descript
ions
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1
2
A
s
s
e
m
b
l
y
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1
3
Pre
-
Operation Inspection
………………………………………
15
Start /
Stop Procedure
……………………………………………
1
6
Operation
………………………………………………………….
1
9
Maintenance
……………………………………………………..
2
1
Stora
ge
………………………………………………………….
2
4
Troubleshooting
…………………………………………………
2
5
Warranty
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2
6
Notes
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2
7

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DAILY PRE
-
OPERATION CHECKLIST
NOTE
Make copies of this checklist and use it on a daily basis.
1.
Engine Oil Level
2.
Gearbox Oil Level
3.
Engine Fuel Level
4
.
Condition
of Blades
5
.
Blade Pitch Operation
6
.
Safety Cut
-
Out Switch Operation
7
.
Fasteners (Bolts & Nuts)
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SAFETY
ALERT
& HAZARD SYMBOLS
For your safety and the safety of
OTHERS
!
Safety precautions should be followed at all
times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety
Messages and Operation could result in injury to yourself or others.
NOTE
This Owner’s Manual
has been developed to provide complete instructions
for the saf
e
and efficient op
eration of
BOMAX
Walk
-
Behind Power Trowel. Please refer to the engine
manufacturers instructions for related safe operation and maintenance of the engine.
Before using this equipment
, ensure that the operator has read and fully
understands all instruction
s in this manual.
SAFETYALERT SYMBOLS
The following safety alert symbols will inform you about potential hazards that could
injure you or others. They represent the level of exposure to the operator, and are
preceded by one of three words:
DANGER
,
WARN
ING
, or
CAUTION
.
DANGER:
You
WILL
be
KIL
L
ED
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.
Pot
ential hazards associated with Pro
-
Series Trowel operation will be referenced with
“Hazard Symbols”
which appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced in
conjunction with
“Safety Alert Symbols”
.
HAZARD SYMBOLS

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Lethal Exhaust Fumes
Engine e
xhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide. This
fume 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.
Explosive Fuel
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 spil
led 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.
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.

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Accidental Starting
ALWAYS
place the engine ON/OFF switch in the
“O
FF”
position
when the equipment is not in use.
Over Speed Conditions
NEVER
tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor or
settings. Personal injury and damage to the engine or equipment can
result if operating in speed
ranges above maximum allowable.
NOTE
This
equipment
, other property, or the surrounding environment could be damaged if
you do not follow instructions.
Respiratory Hazard
ALWAYS
wear approved respiratory protection.
Sight and
Hearing Hazard
ALWAYS
wear approved eye and hearing protection.
Equipment Damage Messages
Other important messages are provided throughout this manual to help prevent damage
to your equipment, other property, or the surrounding
environment.

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SAFETY MESSAGES
CAUTION:
For your own personal safety and those around you,
YOU MUST
READ
and ensure you
FULLY UNDERSTAND
the following safety
information. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that
he/she fully understand
s how to operate this equipment safely. In
the event you are unsure about the safe and correct use of the
Power Trowel, please consult your supervisor or nearest
ACE
dealer or
ACE
.
The following safety guidelines should always be use
d when operating the
Walk
-
Behind
Power Trowel.
CAUTION:
IMPROPER
maintenance or use can be hazardous.
READ
and
FULLY UNDERSTAND
this section before you perform any
maintenance, service or repairs.

This equipment
is to be used for its intended application only.

This equip
ment
must be operated only by well
-
trained personnel.

The owner of this equipment
must observe, and train the operator of the equipment
to observe the effective Labor Protection Regulation in the country of application.

Use a suitable lifti
ng equipment t
o lift the equipment
.

Cordon off the work area and keep members of the public and unauthorized
personnel at a safe distance, including animals.

Keep
FINGERS
,
HANDS
,
HAIR
and
CLOTHING
away from moving parts.

Never allow a person to
ac
t as a weight for this equipment
.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn by the operator whenever this
equipment is being used.

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
Make sure you know h
ow to safely switch this equipment
OFF
before you switch it
ON
in case you get into difficulty.

Always switch
OFF
the engine before
servicing it.

During use, the engine becomes very hot.
Allow the engine to cool before touching
it.

Never leave the engine running and unattended.

Never remove or tamper with
any guards fitted, they are there for your protection.
Always check guards for condition and security. If any are damaged or missing,
DO
NOT USE THE
EQUIPMENT
until the guard has been replaced or repaired.

Do not operate the machine when you are
ill, fee
ling tired, or when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.

This equipment
is designed to eliminate the possible risks arising from the use of it.
However, risks
DO
reside, and these risks are not clearly foreseeabl
e, and may
cause personal injury or property damage, even possible death. If such unpredictable
and unforeseeable ri
sks become apparent, the equipment
must be stopped
immediately, and operator or his supervisor must take appropriate measures to
eliminate s
uch risks.
It is sometimes necessary to inform the manufacture
r of such
event for
future counter measuring.

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WARNING:
Fuel is highly flammable. It may cause injury, death or property
damage.
SHUT DOWN
the engine, extinguish all open flames and
DO NOT
smoke while filling the fuel tank.
ALWAYS
wipe up any
spilled fuel.

Before refueling, switch off the engine and allow it to cool.

When refueling,
DO NOT
smoke or allow
naked flames in the area.

When refueling, use proper funnel, an
d avoid spilling over the engine.

Spilt fuel must be made safe immediately, using sand. If fuel is spilt on your clothes,
change them.

Store fuel in an approved, purpose made container away from heat and ignition
source.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipme
nt)
Suitable PPE must be worn when using this equipment i.e. Safety Goggles, Gloves, Ear
Defenders, Dust Mask and Steel Toe capped footwear (with anti
-
slip soles for added
protection). Wear clothing suitable for the work you are doing. Always protect skin
from
contact with concrete.
FUEL
Do not ingest fuel or inhale fuel vapors and avoid contact with your skin. Wash fuel
splashes immediately. If you get fuel in your eyes, irrigate with copious amounts of water
and seek medical attention as soon as poss
ible.
EXHAUST FUMES