Multiquip PSH - Manual (Page 9)

STOW PORTO-SCREED — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/17/04) — PAGE 9
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.
■ 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 touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler
or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before
servicing the PSH.
■ The engine of this PSH requires an adequate free flow of
cooling air.
NEVER operate the PSH 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 engine
and may cause injury
to people. Remember
the engine gives off
DEADLY carbon
monoxide gas.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to
cool before adding fuel or performing service
and maintenance functions. Contact with
hot!
components can cause serious burns.
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and open
flames.
■ NEVER operate the PSH in an
explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or
fire could result causing severe
bodily
harm or even death .
PORTO-SCREED PSH — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment
modification will void all warranties. Any modification which
could lead to a change in the original characteristics of the
machine should be made only by the manufacturer who shall
confirm that the machine is in conformity with appropriate
safety regulations.
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask), hearing and eye
protection equipment when operating the PSH.
■ ALWAYS read, understand, and follow
procedures in Operator’s Manual before
attempting to operate or service this
equipment. Make sure the operating
instructions are available and accessible
to the operator.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
■ ALWAYS close the fuel shut-off valve before refueling.
SAFETY
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the
PORTO-SCREED.
CAUTION
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ NEVER use this machine for any purpose other than those
described in this manual.
■ This equipment should not be operated by persons under the
minimum statutory age limit.
■ NEVER operate the PSH without proper protective clothing,
shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective
devices required by the job.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to
fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
■ NEVER operate the PSH under the influence or drugs or
alcohol.
■ ALWAYS check the PSH for loosened nuts or bolts before
starting
■ NEVER use engine fuel as a cleaning agent.