Rules For Safe Operation - MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation Manual

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 MTR-60L Tamping Rammer:
GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this
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 or drugs or alcohol.
■ ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the rammer.
equipment before
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

■ 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.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to
cool before servicing engine or rammer.
■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 rammer requires an adequate free
flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the rammer in any
■ 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
■ NEVER operate the rammer in an explosive atmosphere or
near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe bodily harm or even death.
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 rammer or engine and
may cause injury to people.
Remember the rammer's engine
gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide
gas.