Multiquip HPHA-SERIES - Manual (Page 10)

PAGE 10 — HPLA/HPHA-SERIES 36" WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/06/10 )
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.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the HPLA/HPHA-SERIES 36" walk-behind trowel.
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.
■ NEVER operate the trowel without proper protective clothing,
shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective
devices required by the job.
■ 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 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.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ ALWAYS check the trowel for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when
working with flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it
to cool.
■ NEVER
smoke around or near the
machine. Fire or explosion could result from
fuel vapors , or if fuel is spilled on a hot!
engine.
■ NEVER operate the trowel in an explosive atmosphere or
near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
the trowel.
■ The engine of this trowel requires an adequate free flow of
cooling air. NEVER operate the trowel (except electric models)
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
trowel's engine and may
cause injury to people.
Remember the trowel's
engine gives off
DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding
fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
with
hot! components can cause serious burns.
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
HPLA/HPHA-SERIES 36" TROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION