Multiquip FS1 - Manual (Page 9)

MQ-WHITEMAN FS1 CONCRETE SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (04/24/03) — PAGE 9
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.
The following safety guidelines should
always be used when operating the MQ
Whiteman FS 1 Concrete Saw:
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.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
■ NEVER operate this equipment 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.
■ The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult to read.
■ Always check the machine for loosened threads or bolts before
starting.
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ 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 saw in an explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
■ Topping-off to the filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill
fuel.
■ NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before
servicing engine or saw.
■ The engine section of this saw requires an adequate free flow
of cooling air. Never operate the saw 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 saw or
engine and may cause injury
to people. Remember the
saw'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.