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PAGE 6 — MTR-35HS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (11/09/04)
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 MTR-35HS Tamping Rammer:
GENERAL SAFETY
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DO NOT operate or service this equipment before
reading this entire manual.
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This equipment should not be operated by persons
under 18 years of age.
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NEVER operate this equipment without proper
protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed
boots and other protective devices required by the
job.
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NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
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NEVER operate this equipment under the
influence or drugs or alcohol.
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ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts before
starting.
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ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the rammer.
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ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
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NEVER operate the rammer in an explosive atmosphere or
near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
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Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
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The engine section of this rammer requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the rammer 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 rammer or engine
and may cause injury to people.
Remember the rammer'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.
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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.
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Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
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Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
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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 rammer.