Multiquip J-SERIES manual SERIESTROWEL- Rules for Safe Operation, Safety

J-SERIESTROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

CAUTION:

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 J-Series walk-behind power trowel.

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 the trowel 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 trowel under the influence or drugs or alcohol.

■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.

■Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications.

■Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become difficult read.

■ALWAYS check the trowel for loosened threads or bolts before starting.

■NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing the trowel.

■HighTemperatures – 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 trowel requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the trowel (except electric models)

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 trowel's engine and may cause injury to people. Remember the trowel'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.

■NEVER 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 trowel 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.

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