Multiquip G55H - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 — G-55H GASOLINE VIBRATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/07/06)
G-55H GASOLINE VIBRATOR — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the G-55H Gasoline Vibrator:
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.
■
NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.
DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER
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.
Read this manual!
■
NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or vibrator.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the
engine to cool before adding fuel or
performing service and maintenance
functions. Contact with
hot! components can cause
serious burns.
■ The engine section of this
vibrator requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air.
NEVER operate the vibrator 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 vibrator or
engine and may cause injury to people. Remember the
vibrator's engine gives off
DEADLY carbon monoxide
gas.
■
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 fuel vapors,
or if fuel is spilled on a hot engine.
■
NEVER operate the equipment 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.
■
Stop the engine when leaving the vibrator unattended.
■
Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at
all times.
■
ALWAYS check to make sure the cutting area is clear
before starting the engine.
■ ALWAYS clear the work area of any debris, tools, etc.
that would constitute a hazard while the vibrator is in
operation.
■
ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment
when operating the vibrator.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications.
■ 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.
■
NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, llness or taking
medicine.
■
NEVER operate this equipment under the influence
of
drugs or alcohol.