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PAGE 10 — EM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (008/10/04)
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the EM-70 plaster and mortar mixer:
GENERAL SAFETY
■
DO NOT
operate or service this
equipment before reading this entire
manual.
■
This equipment should not be operated by persons under
18 years of age.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.
■
High Temperatures
– Allow the
engine to cool before adding fuel or
performing service and maintenance
functions. Contact with
hot!
components can cause
serious burns.
■
The engine section of this mixer requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air.
NEVER
operate the mixer in any
enclosed or narrow area where free flow of the air is
restricted. If the air flow is
restricted it will cause serious
damage to the mixer or engine
and may cause injury to
people. Remember the
mixer's engine gives off
DEADLY
carbon monoxide
gas.
■
ALWAYS
refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open flames.
■
ALWAYS
use extreme caution when working with
flammable
liquids. When refueling,
stop the
engine and
allow it to cool.
DO NOT
smoke
around
or near the machine. Fire or explosion
could result from fuel vapors, or if fuel
is spilled on a hot engine.
■
NEVER
operate the mixer in an
explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death
.
■
Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill
fuel.
■
Stop the engine when leaving the mixer unattended.
■
Block the unit when leaving or when using on a slope.
■
Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at
all times.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to
serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be
operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This
equipment is for industrial use only.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment under the influence of
drugs
or
alcohol
.
NEVER
! start the engine or engage the paddle arms
when the drum is in the discharge (down) position.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Read this manual!
Starting the Mixer Engine
■
NEVER
touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or mixer.
■
ALWAYS
wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the mixer.
■
NEVER
place hands inside the drum while the blades are
rotating.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications.
■
NEVER
use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, llness or taking
medicine.
EM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION