Rules For Safe Operation - MULTIQUIP Mikasa MVC-77 Series Parts And 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 MVC-77 Series 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment
when operating the rammer.
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MVC-77 SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■ Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or compactor.
■ 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 compactor requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air. Never operate the compactor 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
engine.
■ NEVER operate the compactor 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.
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 compactor's
engine gives off DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas.