Stow Stow MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR Mixer Rules for Safe Operation, Read this manual

STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

DANGER Read this manual!

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 STOW MS-70 mortar and plaster mixer:

GENERAL 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 this equipment 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 this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

■ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask), hearing and eye protection equipment when operating the mixer.

■NEVER place hands inside the drum while the blades are rotating.

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

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

engine or mixer.

■High Temperatures – 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 mixer requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the mixer 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 mixer or engine

and may cause injury to people. Remember the mixer'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. 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 mixer 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.

■Stop the engine when leaving the mixer unattended.

■Block the unit when leaving or when using on a slope.

■Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at all times.

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

■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.

WARNING Starting the Mixer Engine

NEVER! start the engine or engage the paddle arms when the drum is in the discharge (down) position.

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