Multiquip manual R2000H - GENERAL INFORMATION, Danger, Tipping Rollovers

Tipping (Rollovers)

NEVER! operate the roller on side slopes (Figure 3). The possibility exist that the roller could tip over (roll over), thus causing bodily harm even death and serious damage to the equipment.

Figure 3. Tipping (Rollover)

NEVER! operate the roller on side

NOTE slopes. The roller may tip over causing injury to personnel and severe damage to the equipment.

R2000H — GENERAL INFORMATION

In the event the roller does tip over, if at all possible, try to shut down the engine by turning the ignition key to the OFF position. Extreme care must be taken to prevent damage to the engine. When the roller has been tipped over, oil from the engine crankcase can flow into the combustion chamber, which can severely damage the engine the next time it is started.

IMMEDIATELY after a unit has tipped over upright the unit as soon as possible to prevent oil from leaking into the combustion chamber.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the engine after a rollover, the roller must NOT be started. NEVER start a roller after a rollover. CONTACT your nearest authorized Multiquip dealer for instructions or servicing.

WARNING:

This roller is intended to be used on flat surfaces only. DO NOT use this roller near open trenches, hollow spaces or rocks that be below surface.

DANGER:

This roller is not offered with a Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS). The possibility exists of the roller tipping over causing severe bodily harm , even death, if side-side operation is used (Figure 3). DO NOT use this roller for side to side applications.

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