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PAGE 6 — MVH-150GH/D — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/04/06)
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 MVH-150GH/D Reversible
Plate Compactor:
GENERAL SAFETY
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DO NOT operate or service this equipment before
reading this entire manual.
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This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18
years of age.
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NEVER operate this equipment without
proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses,
steel-toed boots and other protective devices
required by the job.
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NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
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NEVER operate this equipment under
the influence or drugs or alcohol.
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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.
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Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
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Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
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Always check the machine for loosened threads or bolts before
starting.
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Always refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks and
open flames.
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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.
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NEVER operate the compactor in an explosive atmosphere
or near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
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Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
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NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or compactor.
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The engine section of this compactor requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air. Never operate the compactor 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
compactor or engine and may
cause injury to people.
Remember the compactor's
engine gives off DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas.
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High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding
fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
with
hot
components can cause serious burns.