Multiquip C30HDG - Manual (Page 10)

PAGE 10 — MAYCO C-30HDG PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (04/02/12)
C-30HDG PUMP — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the Mayco C-30HDG Concrete Pump:
General Safety
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment
before reading this entire manual.
■ ALWAYS read, understand, and follow
procedures in Operator’s Manual before
attempting to operate equipment.
■ ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using pump
■ This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18
years of age.
■ ALWAYS read, understand and follow procedures in
Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate equipment.
■ ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using pump
■ NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.
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.
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the concrete pump.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling
well due to fatigue, llness or taking medicine.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under the
influence of drugs or alcohol .
DANGER - Read This Manual!
■ 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 touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder.
Allow these parts to cool before servicing engine or
concrete pump.
■ 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 concrete pump requires an
adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the concrete
pump 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 concrete pump
or engine and may cause injury
to people. Remember the
concrete pump'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 concrete pump 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 concrete pump unattended.
■ DO NOT leave the pump unattended. Use chock blocks if
parking pump on a grade.
■ Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at all
times.