Multiquip MS18E - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 — MQ STOW MS18H/MS18E MIXER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (08/10/06)
CAUTION:
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.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the MS18H/MS18E mortar and plaster mixers:
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 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 mixer.
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
■ NEVER operate the mixer in an explosive atmosphere or
near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
■ 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.
■ 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 use extreme caution when
working with flammable 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.
■ 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 touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to
cool before servicing engine or mixer.
MS18H/MS18E MIXER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION