Multiquip HPHA36C5H - Manual (Page 11)

HPHA36C5H WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/06/10) — PAGE 11
HPHA36C5H TROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ NEVER Run engine without air filter. Severe engine damage
may occur. Service air filter frequently to prevent carburetor
malfunction.
■ NEVER place your
feet or hands inside the guard rings
while starting or operating this equipment.
■ AVOID wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing that may snag
on the controls or moving parts as this can cause a serious
injury.
■ ALWAYS keep clear of
rotating or moving parts while
operating the trowel.
■ Moving Parts – Shut down the engine before performing
service or maintenance functions. Contact with moving parts
can cause serious injury.
■ ALWAYS check to make sure that the operating area is clear
before starting the engine.
■ NEVER leave the machine
unattended while running.
■ ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using trowel.
■ ALWAYS keep the work area well organized.
■ ALWAYS clear the work area of any debris, tools, etc. that
would constitute a hazard while the trowel is in operation.
■ ALWAYS know the location of
the nearest fire extinguisher .
■ ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest first aid kit .
■ In emergencies always
know the location of the
nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site .
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance , doctor and fire department . This
information is invaluable in the case of an
emergency and could keep a serious situation from
becoming a tragic one .
Maintenance Safety
■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running
trowel.
■ ALWAYS allow the trowel a proper amount of time to cool
before servicing.
■ Keep the trowel in proper running condition.
■ Fix damage to the trowel 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.
■ ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
■ Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to prevent
fuel from spilling.
■ Drain fuel when transporting trowel over long distances or
bad roads.
Transporting
■ ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used.
Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the
reach of children.
■ No one other than the operator is to be in the working area
when the trowel is in operation.
■ Always observe all applicable compulsory regulations
relevant to environmental protection, especially, fuel storage,
the handling of hazardous substances, and the wearing of
protective clothing and equipment. Instruct the user as
necessary, or, as the user, request this information and
training.
Emergencies
■ When placing the trowel inside a truck-bed for transport,
always tie-down the trowel.
■ ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques when moving the
trowel.
ALWAYS check to make sure that the operating area is
clear before starting the engine.
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