Multiquip MP120E - Manual (Page 6)

PAGE 6 — MP1 SERIES MASONRY SAWS — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/29/10)
Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating
this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety
Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to
yourself and others.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS!
This Owner's Manual has been
developed to provide complete
instructions for the safe and
efficient operation of the
MULTIQUIP MP1. For engine
maintenance information, please
refer to the engine manufacturers
instructions for data relative to its
safe operation.
Before using this MASONRY SAW, ensure that the operating
individual has read and understands all instructions in this
manual.
SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
The three (3) Safety Messages shown below will inform you
about potential hazards that could injure you or others. The
Safety Messages specifically address the level of exposure to
the operator, and are preceded by one of three words: DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER:
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY injured if you DO NOT follow
directions.
WARNING:
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY injured if you DO NOT follow
directions.
CAUTION:
You CAN be injured if you
DO NOT follow directions.
HAZARD SYMBOLS
Potential hazards associated with masonry saw operation will
be referenced with "
Hazard Symbols" which appear throughout
this manual, and will be referenced in conjunction with Safety
"
Message Alert Symbols".
Burn Hazards
Engine components can generate extreme heat.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
while the engine is running or immediately after
operations. NEVER operate the engine with
heat shields or heat guards removed.
Rotating Parts
NEVER operate equipment with covers, or
guards removed. Keep fingers,
hands, hair
and clothing away from all moving parts to
prevent injury.
Guards and Covers In Place
NEVER operate the saw without blade guards
and covers in place. Adhere to safety
guidelines ANSI American National
Standards Institute, OSHA or other applicable
local regulations.
Rotating Blade
Rotating blade can cut and crush. Keep
hands and feet clear.
Accidental Starting
ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF
switch in the OFF position, when the saw
is not in use.
NOTE
SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS