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SAFETY INFORMATON
1.2 Operating
Safety
Familiarity and proper training are required for the safe operation of equipment!
Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous! Read the
operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all
instruments and controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from
someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the rammer.
NEVER
operate rammer in applications for which it is not intended.
NEVER
allow improperly trained personnel to operate rammer.
NEVER
touch hot muffler, engine cylinders, or cooling fins. Burns will result.
NEVER
use accessories or attachments which are not recommended by
MASTERPAC for rammer. Damage to rammer and/or injury to user may result.
NEVER
leave a running machine unattended.
NEVER
run machine indoors or in an enclosed area such as a deep trench unless
adequate ventilation is provided. Exhaust gas from the engine contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas; exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
NEVER
tamper with or disable the function of operating controls.
NEVER
use choke to stop engine.
NEVER
operate the machine in areas where explosions may occur.
ALWAYS
remove or disconnect engine spark plug before servicing rammer, to
avoid accidental start-up.
ALWAYS
read, understand, and follow procedures in Operation Manual before
attempting to operate equipment.
ALWAYS
be sure that all other persons are at a safe distance from the rammer. Stop
the machine if people step into the working area of the machine.
ALWAYS
be sure operator is familiar with proper safety precautions and operation
techniques before using rammer.
ALWAYS
wear protective clothing when operating rammer. Wear goggles or safety
glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.
ALWAYS
keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from moving parts of rammer.
ALWAYS
use common sense and caution when operating rammer.
ALWAYS
be sure rammer will not tip over, roll slide, or fall when not being operated.
ALWAYS
turn engine OFF when rammer is not being operated.
ALWAYS
guide the rammer in such a way that the operator is not squeezed
between the rammer and solid objects. Special care is required when working on
uneven ground or when compacting coarse material. Make sure to stand firmly when
operating the machine under such conditions.
ALWAYS
operate the rammer in such a way that there is no danger of it turning over
or falling in, when working near the edges of breaks, pits, slopes, trenches and
platforms.
