MULTIQUIP Mikasa, Mikasa MTX90, Mikasa MTX80 Parts Manual

SAFETY AND OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS FROM:

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CARFULLY PRIOR TO

OPERATING EQUIPMENT

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not operate or service the equipment before reading
the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed
at all times when operating this equipment.
Failure to read and understand the safety
messages and operating instructions could
result in injury to yourself and others.

SAFETY MESSAGES

The four safety messages shown below will inform you
about potential hazards that could injure you or others. The
safety messages specifically address the level of exposure
to the operator and are preceded by one of four words:

DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING

Potential hazards associated with the operation of this
equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which
may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with
safety messages.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE INJURY.

NOTICE

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL SAFETY

CAUTION

 NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective

clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection,
hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective
devices required by the job or city and state regulations.

 NEVER operate this equipment when not

feeling well due to fatigue, illness or when
under medication.

 NEVER operate this equipment under the influence of

drugs or alcohol.

 ALWAYS check the equipment for loosened threads or

bolts before starting.

 DO NOT use the equipment for any purpose other than

its intended purposes or applications.

NOTICE

 This equipment should only be operated by trained and

qualified personnel 18 years of age and older.

 Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and

safety decals when they become difficult read.

 Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any

accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized
equipment modification will void all warranties.

 NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not

recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.

 ALWAYS know the location of the nearest phone or keep a

phone on the job site. Also, know the phone numbers of

the nearest ambulance, doctor and fire department. This
information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency.

RAMMER SAFETY

DANGER

 NEVER operate the equipment in an explosive

atmosphere or near combustible materials. An
explosion or fire could result causing severe

bodily harm or even death.

WARNING

 NEVER disconnect any emergency or safety devices.

These devices are intended for operator safety
Disconnection of these devices can cause severe injury,
bodily harm or even death. Disconnection of any of these
devices will void all warranties.

 DO NOT use this machine on ground that is harder than

the machine can handle, or for driving pilings or tamping
rock beds. Furthermore, use of the machine on sloping
ground, such as the side of an embankment, may make
the machine unstable and can cause an accident. It can
also result in premature machine wear due to uneven
loads on the machine.

Use the machine with confidence for tamping earth and

sand, soil, gravel, and asphalt. DO NOT use the machine
for other types of jobs.

CAUTION

 NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a

running machine.

NOTICE

 ALWAYS know the location of the nearest

fire extinguisher.

 ALWAYS know the location of the nearest

first aid kit.

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 ALWAYS keep the machine in proper running condition.

 Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts

immediately.

 ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being

used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location
out of the reach of children and unauthorized personnel.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

ENGINE SAFETY

DANGER

 The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon

monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can
cause death if inhaled.

 The engine of this equipment

requires an adequate free flow
of cooling air. NEVER operate
this equipment in any enclosed
or narrow area where free flow
of the air is restricted. If the air
flow is restricted it will cause
injury to people and property
and serious damage to the
equipment or engine.

WARNING

 DO NOT place hands or fingers inside engine

compartment when engine is running.

 NEVER operate the engine with heat shields or

guards removed.

 DO NOT remove the engine oil drain plug

while the engine is hot. Hot oil will gush
out of the oil tank and severely scald any
persons in the general area of the rammer.

CAUTION

FUEL SAFETY

DANGER

 DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truc

bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or
fire due to static electricity.

 DO NOT

fluids. Fuel is extremely flammable and its vapors can
cause an explosion if ignited.

 ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from

sparks and open flames.

 ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with

flammable liquids.

start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible

 NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold,

muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool
before servicing equipment.

NOTICE

 NEVER run engine without an air filter or with a dirty air

filter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air filter
frequently to prevent engine malfunction.

 NEVER tamper with the factory settings

of the engine or engine governor. Damage
to the engine or equipment can result
if operating in speed ranges above the
maximum allowable.

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 DO NOT fill the fuel tank while the engine is running

or hot.

 DO NOT overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it

comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.

 Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated

areas and away from sparks and flames.

 NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.

 DO NOT smoke around or near the

equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.