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Safety information – Multiquip MVH306DSCP User Manual

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mvh306ds2/dsCpas pLaTe COmpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs manuaL — Rev. #7 (02/04/14) — page 9

SAfETY INfORMATION

FueL saFeTY

dangeR

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dO nOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck

bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or

fi re due to static electricity.

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dO nOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible

fl uids. Diesel fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors

can cause an explosion if ignited.

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ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from

sparks and open fl ames.

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ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with

fl ammable liquids.

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dO nOT fi ll the fuel tank while the engine is running

or hot.

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dO nOT overfi ll tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it

comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from

the ignition system.

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Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated

areas and away from sparks and fl ames.

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neveR use fuel as a cleaning agent.

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dO nOT smoke around or near the

equipment. Fire or explosion could result

from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a

hot engine.

MVH-306

MVH-306

BaTTeRY saFeTY (eLeCTRiC sTaRT OnLY)

dangeR

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dO nOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the

battery will explode.

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dO nOT expose the battery to open fl ames,

sparks, cigarettes, etc. The battery contains

combustible gases and liquids. If these

gases and liquids come into contact with a

fl ame or spark, an explosion could occur.

WaRning

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ALWAYS wear safety glasses when

handling the battery to avoid eye irritation.

The battery contains acids that can cause

injury to the eyes and skin.

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Use well-insulated gloves when picking up

the battery.

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ALWAYS keep the battery charged. If the battery is not

charged, combustible gas will build up.

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dO nOT charge battery if frozen. Battery can explode.

When frozen, warm the battery to at least 61°F (16°C).

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ALWAYS recharge the battery in a well-ventilated

environment to avoid the risk of a dangerous concentration

of combustible gases.

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If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid)

comes into contact with

clothing or skin,

rinse skin or clothing immediately with

plenty of water.

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If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes into

contact with

eyes, rinse eyes immediately with plenty

of water and contact the nearest doctor or hospital to

seek medical attention.

CauTiOn

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ALWAYS disconnect the negaTive battery terminal

before performing service on the equipment.

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ALWAYS keep battery cables in good working condition.

Repair or replace all worn cables.

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