First Edition • Fourth Printing Operator's ManualIntroductionPart No. 229831 GS-2669RT • GS-3369RT • GS-4069RT 1IntroductionOwners, Users and Operators:Thank you for choosing our machine for yourapplication. Our number one priority is user safety,which is best achieved by our joint efforts. We feelthat you make a major contribution to safety if you,as the equipment users and operators:1 Comply with employer, job site andgovernmental rules.2 Read, understand and follow the instructionsin this and other manuals supplied with thismachine.3 Use good safe work practices in acommonsense way.4 Only have trained/certified operators,directed by informed and knowledgeablesupervision, running the machine.DangerFailure to obey the instructions andsafety rules in this manual will resultin death or serious injury.Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safemachine operation contained in this operator’smanual.1 Avoid hazardous situations.Know and understand the safety rulesbefore going on to the next section.2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.3 Always perform function tests prior to use.4 Inspect the workplace.5 Only use the machine as it was intended. You read, understand and obey themanufacturer’s instructions and safetyrules—safety and operator’s manuals andmachine decals. You read, understand and obey employer’ssafety rules and worksite regulations. You read, understand and obey all applicablegovernmental regulations. You are properly trained to safely operate themachine.