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Safety information – Multiquip WSHE_A_SERIES User Manual

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page 12 — WSHe/a vibraTory TruSS Screed • operaTion manual — rev. #0 (05/22/12)

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alWayS make sure the trailer is equipped with a safety

chain.

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alWayS properly attach trailer’s safety chains to towing

vehicle.

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alWayS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,

backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and

working properly.

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DOT Requirements include the following:

• Connect and test electric brake operation.
• Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie

wraps.

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The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH unless

posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not to

exceed 15 MPH or less depending on type of terrain.

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Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,

or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will

improve towing.

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Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.

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Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times

when towing.

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Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when

towing.

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Place

chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling

while parked.

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Place support blocks underneath the trailer’s bumper to

prevent tipping while parked.

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Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to

a level position while parked.

environmenTal SaFeTy/decommiSSioning

NOTICE

Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely

retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable.

If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairable

safety risk due to wear or damage or is no longer cost

effective to maintain (beyond life-cycle reliability) and is to

be decommissioned (demolition and dismantlement),be

sure to follow rules below.

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do noT pour waste or oil directly onto the ground, down

a drain or into any water source.

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Contact your country's Department of

Public Works or recycling agency in your

area and arrange for proper disposal of

any electrical components, waste or oil

associated with this equipment.

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When the life cycle of this equipment is over, it is

recommended that the screed frame and all other metal

parts be sent to a recycling center.
Metal recycling involves the collection of metal from

discarded products and its transformation into raw

materials to use in manufacturing a new product.
Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process

of recycling metal. Using a metal recycling center

promotes energy cost savings.

NOTICE

The gasoline engine used in this equipment has been

designed to reduce harmful levels of carbon monoxide

(CO), hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)

contained in diesel exhaust emissions.
This engine has been certifi ed to meet US EPA Evaporative

emissions requirements in the installed confi guration.
Attempting to modify or make adjustments to the engine

emission system by unauthorized personnel without proper

training could damage the equipment or create an unsafe

condition.
Additionally, modifying the fuel system may adversely affect

evaporative emissions, resulting in fi nes or other penalties.

emission control label

The emission control label is an integral part of the emission

system and is strictly controlled by regulations.
The label must remain with the engine for its entire life.
If a replacement emission label is needed, please contact

your authorized Honda Engine Distributor.

Safety infOrMatiOn