Stow MS-93 Mixer User Manual


 
PAGE 10 — STOW MS-93 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/26/10)
The following safety guidelines should always be used
when operating the STOW MS-93 mortar and plaster mixer:
GENERAL SAFETY
DO NOT operate or service this equip-
ment 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.
High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before
adding fuel or performing service and maintenance func-
tions. Contact with hot! components can cause serious
burns.
The engine section of this mixer requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the mixer 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 mixer
or engine and may cause
injury to people. Remember
the mixer'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 flam-
mable 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 mixer in an explo-
sive 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 mixer unattended.
Block the unit when leaving or when using on a slope.
Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at
all times.
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.
NEVER operate this equipment under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
NEVER! start the engine or engage the paddle arms
when the drum is in the discharge (down) position.
WARNING
Read this manual!
Starting the Mixer Engine
NEVER touch the hot exhaust mani-
fold, muffler or cylinder. Allow these
parts to cool before servicing engine
or mixer.
ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the mixer.
NEVER place hands inside the drum while the blades
are rotating.
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any ac-
cident 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.
STOW MS-93 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.