Multiquip STR46SPVGH - Manual (Page 8)

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STR46SPVGH • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/17/08) — PAGE 8
STR46SPVGH — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the Ride-On Trowel.
SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment
before you read, understand, and comply
with all safety messages in this manual.
The manual must be kept available and
accessible to the operator.
■ This equipment should not be operated by persons under the
minimum statutory age limit.
■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with flammable
liquids. When refueling, STOP the engine. Allow the engine
to cool before adding fuel or performing service and
maintenance functions.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler
or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before
servicing the trowel. Contact with
hot
components can cause serious burns.
■ The engine of this trowel requires an adequate free flow of
cooling air. NEVER operate the trowel 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 engine and may
cause injury to people.
Remember the engine can give
off harmful toxins and will
displace oxygen.
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ ALWAYS check the trowel for loosened hardware such as
nuts and bolts before starting.
■ Replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they
become difficult to read.
■ 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.
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment
modification will void all warranties. Any modification which
could lead to a change in the original characteristics of the
machine should be made only by the manufacturer who shall
confirm that the machine is in conformity with appropriate
safety regulations.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
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 smoke around or near the machine.
Fire or explosion could result from fuel
vapors , or if fuel is spilled on a hot! engine.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
■
NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to
fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
■ NEVER operate the trowel under the influence or drugs or
alcohol.
■ NEVER operate the trowel without proper protective clothing,
shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective
devices required for the job.
■ NEVER use this machine for any purpose other than those
described in this manual.
■ NEVER operate the trowel in an
explosive atmosphere where fumes
are present, or near combustible
materials. An explosion or fire could
result in severe
bodily harm or even
death .