Rules For Safe Operation - MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation And Parts Manual

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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- 40FTamping Rammer:
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 rammer.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Manufacturer 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.
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MTR-40F — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Read this manual!
■ 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 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.
■ 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 rammer in an
explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe bodily harm or even death.
■ 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.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill
fuel.
■ Stop the engine when leaving the rammer unattended.
■ Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at
all times.