MVH-150D2 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Loading and Unloading
■Before lifting compactor, make sure that machine parts, guard hook, and vibration insulators are not damaged and screws are not loosened or lost.
■When using a crane or lifting device, always make sure that it is properly secured to the guard hook on the compactor.
■NEVER lift the machine while the engine is running.
■ALWAYS use an adequate lifting chain, strap 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 ropeso that it will not move or topple over.
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.
■Removing the engine oil drain plug while the engine is hot will result in hot oil to gush out of the oil drain plug, therefore causing severe scalding to any persons in the general area of the generator.
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 case of an emergency.
