Multiquip manual MVC-64E/EW Rules for Safe Operation, General Safety

MVC-64E/EW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

CAUTION - Read 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 MQ Mikasa Model MVC-64E/EW Plate

Compactor.

GENERAL 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 this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

■NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow

these parts to cool before servicing engine or mixer.

■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 section of this mixer requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the 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 compactor or engine and may cause injury to people. Remember the plate compactor's engine

gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.

■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.

■Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at all times.

■ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children.

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