Multiquip MVH200DA - Manual (Page 11)

MVH-200DA PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/21/05) — PAGE 11
MVH-200DA — 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.
Loading and Unloading (Crane):
■ Before lifting, make sure that machine parts (hook and
vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not
loosened or lost.
■ Always make sure crane or lifting device has been properly
secured to the hook of guard frame on compactor.
■ NEVER lift the machine while the engine is running.
■ Use adequate lifting cable (wire 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.
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 rope.
Figure 18. Lifting 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.