Multiquip HTH44T User Manual

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PAGE 10 — HTH44T • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (03/27/12)

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HTH44T— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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 and should not be
regarded as a toy.

The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the HTH44T Ride-on Power Trowel:

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.

■ DO NOT operate this equipment unless all guards and

safety devices are attached and in place.

■ ALWAYS use proper

heavy

lifting techniques when moving

equipment. This ride-on trowel is very heavy. It should be
lifted only with a lifting device (i.e. crane, forklift, etc.) with
a lifting capacity of at least one ton.

■ ALWAYS check to make sure that the operating area is

clear before starting the engine.

■ ALWAYS test the safety

kill switch

before operating the

equipment.

■ NEVER place your feet inside the guard rings while starting

or operating this equipment.

■ NEVER operate this equipment without proper

protective

clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job. Avoid wearing
jewelry or loose fitting clothing that may snag on the controls
or moving parts, this can cause a serious injury.

■ ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving parts while

operating this equipment.

■ NEVER leave the machine

unattended

while running.

■ 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 flames or sparks, or if
fuel is spilled on a hot engine.

■ Moving Parts – Shut down the engine before performing

service or maintenance functions. Contact with moving
parts can cause serious injury.

■ High Temperatures – Allow the machine
and engine to cool before adding fuel or
performing service and maintenance
functions. Contact with

hot

components can

cause serious burns.

Emergencies

■ ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest

fire extinguisher

and

first aid kit

Know the location of the nearest telephone.
Also know the phone numbers of the
nearest

ambulance

doctor

and

fire

department

. This information will be

invaluable in the case of an emergency.

Maintenance Safety
■ Disconnect the battery and spark plug wires before

attempting any type of service.

■ Securely support any machine components that must be

raised.

■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a

running machine.

■ ALWAYS allow the machine a proper amount of time to

cool before servicing.

■ Keep the machinery in proper running condition.
■ Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil

or debris on the machine.

■ Fix damage to the machine immediately and always replace

broken parts.

■ Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of

potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and
fuel filters.

■ DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of

hazardous waste.

■ DO NOT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,

down a drain or into any water source.