Multiquip LS400 Manuel D’Utilisation

The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the LS400/LS500 concrete pump:

GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this

equipment before reading this entire
manual.

■ 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.   

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 

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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

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.