Marshalltown 1200MP Mixer - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This is the industry’s safety alert symbol. This symbol calls attention to items or operations that could be
dangerous. This symbol can be found throughout this manual and on safety decals on the mixer. Read
these messages carefully.
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS ARE SUGGESTED TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS. A CAREFUL
OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR. MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED BY OBSERVING
CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS. READ AND TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS
EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS. EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY THOSE WHO ARE
RESPONSIBLE AND INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
1. Read all operating and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing mixer. Test run empty prior to actual use.
2. A mixer is only as safe as its operator. Give complete and undivided attention to the operation of the mixer.
3. Know how to stop the mixer and the engine instantly.
4. Always have all guards and safety devices attached and in place before operating mixer. Close engine housing
during operation.
5. Keep inexperienced and unauthorized people away from the mixer at all times.
6. Never leave the mixer unattended while it is running.
7. Shut off engine or disconnect the electric motor before making any adjustments or putting hands or tools in the drum.
Never reach into the drum or place tools into the drum while the mixer is running
8. Do not overfill the drum. Do not exceed the mixer’s rated capacity.
9. Do not smoke while refueling the engine. Shut off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Do not spill fuel.
10. Block mixer wheels when mixing.
11. Use safety chains while towing mixer.
12. Keep the mixer in good operating condition. Loose or damaged parts are dangerous.
13. Avoid loose clothing that could get caught in moving parts or on control levers.
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts
14. Do not add material to the drum while stopped. Start the drum before adding material.
15. Keep all warning, caution and safety instruction labels in good condition. Replace missing, damaged or illegible labels.
TOWING & SAFETY CHAINS
For transporting the mixer, slide the tow pole out as far as possible and insert the locking pin. When operating the mixer,
slide the tow pole in and lock it in place. Make sure drum is locked in position and engine housing is closed and secured.
Cross the safety chains under the tow pole and fasten them to the tow vehicle. (fig.1)
NOTE! Safety chain length may need to be altered for proper
connection to tow vehicle. Reposition the hooks, DO NOT cut chain.
Allow enough slack to permit proper vehicle turning while keeping
chains snug enough to prevent tow pole from contacting the ground in
case the hitch uncouples.