PAGE 10 — EM120 HYD. PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/09/19)
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION
Ensure that cables and cords will not be tripped over or
trapped underneath the mixer.
NOTICE
ALWAYS
make certain that proper power or extension
cord has been selected for the job.
TRANSPORTING SAFETY
CAUTION
NEVER
allow any person or animal to stand underneath
the equipment while lifting.
NOTICE
ALWAYS
make sure forklift forks are inserted into pockets
(if applicable) as far as possible when lifting the mixer.
ALWAYS
shutdown engine before transporting.
NEVER
lift the equipment while the engine is running.
Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to
prevent fuel from spilling.
DO NOT
lift machine to unnecessary heights.
ALWAYS
tie down equipment during transport by
securing the equipment with rope.
NEVER
tip the engine to extreme angles during lifting as
it may cause oil to gravitate into the cylinder head, making
the engine start diffi cult.
TOWING SAFETY
CAUTION
Check with your local county or state safety towing
regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of
Transportation (DOT) Safety Towing Regulations,
before towing your mixer.
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the mixer on public roads,
ALWAYS
make
sure the towing vehicle is mechanically sound and in
good operating condition.
ALWAYS
shutdown engine before transporting.
ALWAYS
inspect the hitch and coupling for wear.
NEVER
tow a mixer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
mixer
Mixer tires should be infl ated to 50 psi cold
.
Also
check the tire tread wear on the vehicle and mixer.
ALWAYS
make sure the mixer is equipped with a
safety
chain.
ALWAYS
properly
attach mixer’s safety chains to towing
vehicle.
The maximum speed for highway towing is
55 MPH
unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not to
exceed
15 MPH
or less depending on type of terrain.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
Mixer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.
Raise and lock mixer wheel stand in up position when
towing.
Place
chock blocks
underneath wheel to prevent
rolling
while parked.