Multiquip MTR40HS - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 — MTR-40HS— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/15/03)
MTR-40HS — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the MTR-40HS Tamping Rammer:
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 the rammer 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 the rammer under the
influence or drugs or alcohol.
■ ALWAYS check the rammer for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■ ALWAYS wear proper
respiratory (mask), hearing and eye
■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when
working with flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it
to cool.
■ NEVER
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.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
the rammer.
■ The engine 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's engine and may
cause injury to people.
Remember the rammer's
engine gives off
DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding
fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
with
hot! components can cause serious burns.
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.