Multiquip LS-500 - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 — MAYCO LS400/LS500 PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (09/19/11)
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the LS400/LS500 concrete pump:
GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this
equipment before reading this entire
manual.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler
or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before
servicing engine or pump.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine
to cool before adding fuel or performing
service and maintenance functions.
Contact with
hot! components can
cause serious burns.
■ The engine section of this
pump requires an
adequate free flow of
cooling air.
NEVER
operate the pump 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 pump or engine and may cause injury to
people. Remember the pump'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 flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it to
cool.
■ NEVER 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 pump in an explosive 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.
■ ALWAYS remove the ignition key when leaving the pump
unattended.
■ ALWAYS block the wheels on the unit when using on a
slope.
■ ALWAYS maintain this equipment in a safe operating
condition at all times.
■ ALWAYS stop the engine before servicing, adding fuel or
oil.
LS400/LS500 PUMP — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask), hearing and
eye protection equipment when operating the pump.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any
accident 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
DANGER - READ OPERATION AND PARTS
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.