Multiquip EM120PM - Manual (Page 7)

ESSICK EM-120PM — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (05/24/05) — PAGE 7
CAUTION:
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 EM-120PM mixers:
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.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or
taking medicine.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under
the influence or drugs or alcohol.
■ 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.
■ Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Always check the machine for loosened threads or bolts before
starting.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ 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. 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.
■ NEVER operate the mixer in an explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before
servicing engine or mixer.
■ The engine section of this mixer requires an adequate free
flow of cooling air. Never operate the mixer 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 mixer or
engine and may cause injury
to people. Remember the
mixer'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.