Multiquip SP213H20, SP2S20H20, SP2S13H20 manual MQ SP2 Slab SAW Rules for Safe Operation

MQ SP2 SLAB SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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 MQ SP2 Slab Saw.

SAFETY

zDO NOT operate or service this equipment before reading this entire manual.

zThis equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age.

zNEVER operate the saw without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel- toed boots and other protective devices required by the job.

zNEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.

zNEVER operate the saw under the influence or drugs or alcohol.

zNEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not recommended by or Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.

zManufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties.

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

zALWAYS check the saw for loosened hardware such as nuts and bolts before starting.

zNEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder.Allow these parts to cool before servicing the saw.

zHigh Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact with hot! components can cause serious burns.

zThe engine of this saw requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the saw 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 saw's engine and may cause injury to people. Remember the saw's engine gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.

zALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks and open flames.

zALWAYS use extreme caution when working with flammable liquids. When refueling, STOP the engine and allow it to cool.

zNEVER smoke around or near the machine. Fire or explosion could result from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on a hot! engine.

zNEVER operate the saw in an explosive atmosphere where fumes are present or near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result causing severe bodily harm or even death.

zTopping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.

zNEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.

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