Multiquip MVH-150GH, MVH-150D manual Rules For Safe Operation, General Safety

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GENERAL SAFETY

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 MVH-150GH/D Reversible Plate Compactor:

GENERAL SAFETY

 

DONOToperateorservicethis

equipment before

readingthisentiremanual.

 

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.

 

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder.Allow thesepartstocoolbeforeservicing engine or compactor.

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 section of this compactor 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 compactor's engine gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.

NEVER operate this

equipmentwhennot

feeling well due to fatigue,

illness or taking

medicine.

 

NEVER operate this equipment 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 machine for loosened threads or bolts before starting.

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 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.

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Multiquip MVH-150GH, MVH-150D manual Rules For Safe Operation, General Safety