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MVC-80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — 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 the Mikasa MVC-80VH/VHW Plate
Compactor.
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 plate compactor under the influence
or drugs or alcohol.
■
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
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 plate compactor for
tightness.
■
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 plate compactor requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air.
NEVER
operate the 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 plate compactor or engine
and may cause injury to people
and property. Remember the
compactor'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 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 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 plate compactor unattended, turn off
engine.
■
CAUTION
must always be observed while servicing this
plate compactor. Rotating parts can cause injury if
contacted.
