Multiquip MT84F - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 — MT-84F — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (06/30/05)
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the MT-84F Tamping 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER
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.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
Read this manual!
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or rammer.
■ 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.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
MT-84F — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ 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.
■ 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.