Stow MS15H5.5 User Manual

The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the STOW MS-40 mortar and plaster mixer:

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.

■ 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 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.

■ 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. 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.

■ NEVER operate the mixer in an

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

harm or even death.

■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill

fuel.

■ Stop the engine when leaving the mixer unattended.
■ Block the unit when leaving or when using on a slope.
■ Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at

all times.

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 under the influence of

drugs or alcohol.

■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust

manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or mixer.

■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),

hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the mixer.

■ NEVER place hands inside the drum while the blades

are rotating.

■ 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 operate this equipment when not

feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.

NEVER! start the engine or engage the paddle arms
when the drum is in the discharge (down) position.