Multiquip Mayco Concrete Pump LS600 - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 — MAYCO LS600 PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (9/15/11)
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the LS600 concrete pump:
GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment 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.
■ 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.
LS600 PUMP — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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.
■ 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.
■ 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.