Multiquip J36S60 - Manual (Page 10)

page 10 — J36S60 WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #1 (01/23/13)
safety infOrMatiOn
NOTICE
„ NeveR run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air
fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter
frequently to prevent engine malfunction.
„ NeveR tamper with the factory settings
of the engine or engine governor. Damage
to the engine or equipment can result
if operating in speed ranges above the
maximum allowable.
FUeL SaFeTy
DaNgeR
„ DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck
bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or
fi re due to static electricity.
„ DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
fl uids. Fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can
cause an explosion if ignited.
„ aLWayS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open fl ames.
„ aLWayS use extreme caution when working with
fl ammable liquids.
„ DO NOT fi ll the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot.
„ DO NOT overfi ll tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.
FUEL
FUEL
„ Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated
areas and away from sparks and fl ames.
„ NeveR use fuel as a cleaning agent.
„ DO NOT smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
TRaNSpORTINg SaFeTy
CaUTION
„ NeveR allow any person or animal to
stand underneath the equipment while
lifting.
NOTICE
„ Some walk-behind trowels can be lifted or moved by two
people utilizing lifting tubes or other special attachments.
Generally, however, they must be lifted using lifting bales
and cranes, hoists, or forklifts.
„ NeveR transport trowel with fl oat pans attached unless
safety catches are used and are specifi cally cleared for
such transport by the manufacturer.
„ NeveR hoist the trowel more than three feet off the
ground with fl oat pans attached.
„ Before lifting, make sure that the lifting bales are not
damaged.
„ Always make sure crane or lifting device has been
properly secured to the lifting bales of the equipment.
„ aLWayS shutdown engine before transporting.
„ NeveR lift the equipment while the engine is running.
„ Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to
prevent fuel from spilling.
„ Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of suffi cient
strength.
„ DO NOT lift machine to unnecessary heights.
„ aLWayS tie down equipment during transport by
securing the equipment with rope.