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MVH-200DA PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/21/05) — PAGE 11
MVH-200DA — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Maintenance Safety:
■
NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a
running machine.
■
ALWAYS allow the machine a proper amount of time to
cool before servicing.
■
Keep the machinery in proper running condition.
■
Fix damage to the machine immediately and always replace
broken parts.
■
Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of
potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and
fuel filters.
■
DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
■
DO NOT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.
Loading and Unloading (Crane):
■
Before lifting, make sure that machine parts (hook and
vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not
loosened or lost.
■
Always make sure crane or lifting device has been properly
secured to the hook of guard frame on compactor.
■
NEVER lift the machine while the engine is running.
■
Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of sufficient strength.
■
Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
■
NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the
machine while lifting.
■
Try not to lift machine to unnecessary heights.
TRANSPORTING
■
ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
■
Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to prevent
fuel from spilling.
■
Drain fuel when transporting compactor over long distances
or bad roads.
■
ALWAYS tie down the compactor during transportation by
securing the compactor's guard frame with rope.
Figure 18. Lifting the Compactor
Emergencies
■
ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest
fire extinguisher
.
■
ALWAYS know the location of the nearest
first aid kit
.
■
In emergencies
always
know the location of the
nearest phone or
keep a phone on the job site
.
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance
,
doctor
and
fire department
. This
information will be invaluable in case of an
emergency.