Multiquip BA Model Vehicle User Manual


 
BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (07/06/10) — PAGE 11
BA-SERIES TROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
DO NOT operate this trowel unless all guards and safety
devices are attached and in place. See Pages 16 and 17.
ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques when moving the
trowel.
ALWAYS check to make sure that the operating area is clear
before starting the engine.
ALWAYS test the safety
kill switch
devices before operating
the trowel.
NEVER place your
feet
or
hands
inside the guard rings
while starting or operating this equipment.
AVOID wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing that may snag
on the controls or moving parts, this can cause a serious
injury.
ALWAYS keep clear of
rotating
or
moving parts
while
operating the trowel.
NEVER leave the machine
unattended
while running.
Moving Parts – Shut down the engine before performing
service or maintenance functions. Contact with moving parts
can cause serious injury.
Maintenance Safety
Disconnect the spark plug wires before attempting any type
of service.
Securely support any machine components that must be
raised.
NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running
machine.
DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
DO NOT pour
waste
,
oil
or
fuel
directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
Emergencies
ALWAYS know the location of the nearest
fire extinguisher
and
first aid kit
. Know the
location of the nearest telephone. Also know
the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance
,
doctor
and
fire department
.
This information will be invaluable in the case
of an
emergency
.
Keep the trowel in proper running condition.
Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil or
debris on the trowel.
Fix damage to the trowel immediately and always replace
broken parts.
Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of potentially
hazardous waste are used
motor oil
,
fuel
and
fuel filters
.
High Temperatures – Allow the machine and engine to
cool
before adding fuel or performing service and
maintenance functions. Contact with
hot!
components can
cause serious burns.