Multiquip Plate Compactor MVC-40G - Manual (Page 10)

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PAGE 10 — MVC-40G PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (06/06/07)
MVC-40G — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the MQ Mikasa Model MVC-40G Plate Compactor.
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.
■ 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 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
plate compactor's engine gives off
DEADLY carbon
monoxide gas.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or mixer.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, llness or taking
medicine.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill
fuel.
■ Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at
all times.
■ ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used.
Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the
reach of children.
■ NEVER operate the plate compactor in
an explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or
fire could result causing severe
bodily
harm or even death.
■ 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.
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the plate compactor.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ 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.
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.
CAUTION - Read Manual!