Multiquip MVH150D2 - Manual (Page 9)

MVH-150D2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (01/16/07) — PAGE 9
MVH-150D2 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Maintenance Safety
■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a
running machine.
■ ALWAYS allow the machine a proper amount of time to
cool before servicing.
■ Keep the machinery in proper running condition.
■ Fix damage to the machine immediately and always replace
broken parts.
■ Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of
potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and
fuel filters.
■ DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
■ DO NOT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.
■ Removing the engine oil drain plug while
the engine is hot will result in hot oil to gush
out of the oil drain plug, therefore causing
severe scalding to any persons in the
general area of the generator.
Loading and Unloading
■ Before lifting compactor, make sure that machine parts, guard
hook, and vibration insulators are not damaged and screws
are not loosened or lost.
■ When using a crane or lifting device, always make sure that
it is properly secured to the guard hook on the compactor.
Emergencies
■ ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest fire extinguisher .
■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest first aid kit .
■ In emergencies always
know the location of the
nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site .
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance , doctor and fire department . This
information will be invaluable in case of an
emergency.
TRANSPORTING
■ ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
■ Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to prevent
fuel from spilling.
■ Drain fuel when transporting compactor over long distances
or bad roads.
■ ALWAYS tie down the compactor during transportation by
securing the compactor's guard frame with ropeso that it will
not move or topple over.
■ NEVER lift the machine while the engine is running.
■ ALWAYS use an adequate lifting chain, strap or rope of
sufficient strength.
■ Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
■ NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the
machine while lifting.
■ Try not to lift machine to unnecessary heights