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HHN 31V • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/02/07) — PAGE 8
HHN-31V— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
CAUTION:
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.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the trowel.
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.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or
taking medicine.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment under
the influence or drugs or alcohol.
■
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.
■
Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
Always check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■
Always refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
n 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 trowel. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
■
NEVER
operate the trowel 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.
■
NEVER
touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or trowel.
■
The ride-on trowel engine requires an adequate free flow of
cooling air. Never operate the ride-on trowel 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 trowel or engine and
may cause injury to
people. Remember the
trowel's engine gives off
DEADLY carbon monoxide
gas.
■
High Temperatures
– Allow the engine to cool before adding
fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
with
hot
components can cause serious burns.