MVC-80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (05/01/06) — PAGE 9
Maintenance Safety:
■
NEVER
lubricate components or attempt service on a
running machine.
■
ALWAYS
allow the machine a proper amount of time to
cool before servicing.
■
Keep the machinery in proper running condition.
■
Fix damage to the machine immediately and always
replace broken parts.
■
Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of
potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and
fuel filters.
■
DO NOT
use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
■
DO NOT
pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.
Emergencies:
■
ALWAYS
know the location of the
nearest
fire extinguisher.
■
ALWAYS
know the location of the
nearest
first aid kit.
■
In emergencies
always
know the location
of the nearest phone or
keep a phone on the job site
.
Also know the phone numbers of the
nearest
ambulance
,
doctor
and
fire department
. This
information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency.
Loading and Unloading (Crane):
■
Before lifting, make sure that machine parts (hook and
vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not
loosened or lost.
■
ALWAYS
make sure crane or lifting device has been
properly secured to the hook of guard frame on compactor.
■
NEVER
lift the machine while the engine is running.
■
Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of sufficient
strength.
■
Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
■
NEVER
allow any person or animal to stand underneath
the machine while lifting.
■
Try not to lift machine to unnecessary heights.
Transporting
■
ALWAYS
shutdown engine before transporting.
■
Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to
prevent fuel from spilling.
■
Drain fuel when transporting compactor over long
distances or bad roads.
■
ALWAYS
tie down the compactor during transportation
by securing the compactor's guard frame with rope.
MVC-80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
