FOR SAFETY OPERATION
General Safety:
CAUTION
Foreword :
It is important to read this manual carefully so
that you will fully understand the operational
characteristics and performance of the plate
compactor. Proper maintenance procedures will
insure long life and top performance of the
unit.
Safety:
This section outlines basic safety procedures
that apply to the operation, maintenance and
adjustment of the Mikasa plate compactor. This
unit is designed as a powerful, productive
machine that should be operated with respect
and caution.
Misuse or carelessness can result in serious
injury or property damage, or both. Safety
precautions must be observed at all times.
Servicing Safety:
CAUTION
Protection required. Wear hard hat,
shatterproof glasses, steel toed boots and
other protective devices required by job
conditions. Avoid jewelry or loose
clothing. These may catch on controls or
in moving parts and cause serious injury.
Operator Qualifications:
Before operating this equipment, an individual
should read this manual. Whenever possible,
he should be shown how to operate the unit by
an experienced operator. Inexperience is
hazardous in operating any machine or
attachment. Trial and error is not the way to
become familiar with a piece of equipment.
This is expensive, cuts equipment life and can
create machine downtime. Inexperience can
cause injury or death. The machine should not
be left unattended when operating.
This safety alert symbol identifies
important safety messages throughout
this manual and on the machine.
When you see this symbol, carefully read
the message that follows. Your safety is
at stake!
Starting Safety
CAUTION
Poisonous fumes. Start and operate only
in well ventilated area. Breathing
exhaust gases can result in sickness or
death.
Engine
See engine operations manual
SHUTDOWN
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
Move throttle lever to"OFF" position and also turn
stop switch to "OFF'.
NORMAL SHUTDOWN
Move throttle lever quickly from "ON" to "OFF" and
run engine for 3 to 5 minutes at low speed. After
engine cools, turn stop switch to "OFF" position.
Close fuel shutoff valve.
Flammable liquid. Stop engine and do
not smoke or allow work in immediate
area when refueling. Fire or explosion
could result from flames or sparks.
Moving parts. Shutdown engine before
performing service or maintenance.
Contact with moving parts can cause
serious injury.
High temperature. Allow machine and
engine to cool before performing service
or maintenance. Contact with hot
components can cause serious burns.
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