Multiquip MS70 - Manual (Page 10)

PAGE 10 — STOW MS-70 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/26/10)
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the STOW MS-70 mortar and plaster mixer:
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.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before
adding fuel or performing service and maintenance
functions. Contact with
hot! components can cause
serious burns.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill
fuel.
■ Stop the engine when leaving the mixer unattended.
■ Block the unit when leaving or when using on a slope.
■ Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at
all times.
DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER 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.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
NEVER! start the engine or engage the paddle arms
when the drum is in the discharge (down) position.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
Read this manual!
Starting the Mixer Engine
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or mixer.
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the mixer.
■ NEVER place hands inside the drum while the blades
are rotating.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications.
■ 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.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION