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PAGE 8 — MVH-406DSZ PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (08/13/07)
MVH-406DSZ — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING - Read This Manual
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 this equipment.
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 the saw 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. Unauthorized equipment
modification will void all warranties.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
ALWAYS
check all the bolts on the light tower for tightness.
■
NEVER
disconnect any
"emergency or safety devices"
.
These devices are intended for operator safety. Disconnection
of these devices can cause severe injury, bodily harm or
even death! Disconnection of any of these devices will void
all warranties.
■
NEVER
touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to
cool before servicing engine or generator.
■
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 of this reversible plate compactor requires an
adequate free flow of cooling air.
NEVER
operate the
reversible plate compactor 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 reversible plate compactor or
engine and may cause injury to
people and property. Remember
the vibration roller's engine gives
off
DEADLY
gases.
■
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 reversible plate compactor 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.
■
ALWAYS
store the
reversible plate compactor
in a clean, dry
location out of the reach of children.
■
NEVER
run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine
damage may occur.
■
NEVER
leave the
reversible plate compactor
unattended,
turn off engine.
■
CAUTION
must always be observed while servicing this
reversible plate compactor
. Rotating parts can cause injury if
contacted.
■
DO NOT
leave
reversible plate compactor
with engine
running.