Multiquip MVC-40G Manuel D’Utilisation
MVC-40G PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (06/06/07) — PAGE 11
MVC-40G — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
TRANSPORTING
■ ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
■ Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to
■ ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
■ Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to
prevent fuel from spilling.
■ Drain fuel when transporting compactor over long
distances or bad roads.
MAINTENANCE
■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a
■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a
running compactor.
■ ALWAYS allow the plate compactor a proper amount of
time to cool before servicing.
■ Keep the compactor in proper running condition.
■ Fix damage to the plate compactor immediately and
■ Fix damage to the plate compactor immediately and
always replace broken parts.
■ Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of
potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and
fuel filters.
fuel filters.
■ DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
EMERGENCIES
■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire
■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire
extinguisher and first aid kit.
■ In emergencies 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.
ambulance, doctor and fire department. This
information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency.
■ NEVER
run engine without air filter. Severe engine damage
may occur.
■ ALWAYS
service air cleaner frequently to prevent carburetor
malfunction.
■ ALWAYS
be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using
compactor.
compactor.
■ ALWAYS
read, understand, and follow procedures in
Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate equipment.
■
Refer to the
ROBIN Engine Owner's Manual for engine
technical questions or information.
Loading and Unloading (Crane)
■ Before lifting, make sure that machine parts (lifting bale and
vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not
loosened or lost.
loosened or lost.
■ ALWAYS make sure crane or lifting device has been properly
secured to the lifting bale on the compactor.
■ NEVER lift the compactor while the engine is running.
■ Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of sufficient strength.
■ Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
■ NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the
■ Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of sufficient strength.
■ Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
■ NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the
machine while lifting.
■ Try not to lift compactor to unnecessary heights.