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4.1  General precautions

3.  Warning Symbols

4.  Safety Precautions

The triangle shaped marks used in this manual and on the decals stuck on the 
main body indicate common hazards. Be sure to read and observe the cautions 
described.

                  Warning labels indicating hazards to humans and to equipment.

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Denotes an extreme hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, 
practice, condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed 
or adhered to, is likely to result in serious injury or death.

Denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, 
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or 
adhered to, could result in serious injury or death.

Denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, 
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or 
adhered to, could result in injury to people and may damage or 
destroy the product.

Precautions (without a triangular mark): 

Failure to follow the instructions may 
result in damage to property.

WARNING

DO NOT 

work in the following conditions.

- If you do not feel well due to overwork or illness.
- If you are taking any medicine.
- If you are under the influence of alcohol.

For details about the engine, refer the separate instruction manual for the engine.
Make sure you thoroughly understand the construction and operation of the machine.

The decals on the machine body (operating methods, warning decals, etc.) are very 
important to ensure safety. Keep the machine body clean so that they can be read at all 
times. If any decal cannot be read, replace it with a new one.

It is very dangerous if children come into contact with the machine. Take the utmost care 
about how and where the machine is stored.

Before performing any maintenance, be sure to turn the engine off.

Mikasa does not accept any liability for accidents or problems caused as a result of not 
using genuine Mikasa parts (foot assembly, etc.), or if the machine has been modified.

CAUTION

Read this instruction manual carefully 
and handle the machine as described 
so that you can work safely.

To work safely, always wear protec-
tive clothing (helmet, safety glasses, 
safety shoes, ear plugs etc.) and ap-
propriate work clothes.
Always check the machine to make 
sure that it is normal before starting 
operation.

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Summary of Contents for MT-55

Page 1: ...ONFORMITY in this manual as well Original We thank you for selecting Mikasa Tamping Rammer For your safe and proper opera tion please read this manual and be always sure to keep it ready for reference...

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Page 3: ...Nishimaki engineer R D Division Mikasa Sangyo Co Ltd Shiraoka machi Saitama Japan 12 Conformity assessment according to Annex VIII Full Quality Assurance procedure 13 Name and address of the Notified...

Page 4: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 6 1 6 2 12 1 12 2 General precautions Precautions when adding fuel Precautions about where to use the machine Precautions before starting...

Page 5: ...ds on the machine Use the machine with confidence for tamping earth and sand soil sand gravel and asphalt Do not use the machine for other type of jobs The upper section of the machine functions as a...

Page 6: ...nditions If you do not feel well due to overwork or illness If you are taking any medicine If you are under the influence of alcohol For details about the engine refer the separate instruction manual...

Page 7: ...stopping operation stop work immediately Before leaving the machine be sure to turn the engine off Also make sure to turn the engine off if you want to move the machine When the throttle lever is in...

Page 8: ...her than necessary for safety DO NOTuse a damaged wire cable Never lift or lower the machine rapidly when using a hydraulic shovel or a crane When lifting the machine do not allow any people or animal...

Page 9: ...hine cannot fall down If it you must lay the machine down close the fuel tank cap and oil fill plug securely Arrange the machine position so that the carburetor will be facing up After it is lying dow...

Page 10: ...REQ LWA105 DECAL LEVER OPERATION DECAL EYE PROTECTION DECAL EAR PROTECTION DEAL CAUTION ICONS MT DECAL FUEL CAUTION DECAL ENGINE HANDLING GS DECAL DO NOT LIFTING DEAL LIFTING POSITION MT 55 72 84 NP...

Page 11: ...your foot Be careful not to get burned Accidental burn may occur if you touch the hot parts engine muffler etc during opera tion or immediately after the machine stops 3DUW FRGH 1R Danger of hearing...

Page 12: ...MODEL MT 55 MT 55L MT 65H MT 72FW Hand Arm Vibration Level MT 72FWA MT 84F 8 5 Specifications Model MT 55 MT 55L MT 65H MT 72FW MT 72FWA MT 84F 11 2 5 8 16 1 17 3 15 1 14 0 Ahv m sec2...

Page 13: ...65H 1030 1025 1070 MT 72FW MT 72FWA MT 84F 1045 1025 1025 MT 72FW MT 72FWA MT 84F 1045 1025 1025 415 340 MT 55 MT 55L MT 65H 680 715 730 MT 55 MT 55L MT 65H 350 350 370 MT 55 MT 55L MT 65H 265 265 28...

Page 14: ...ER MUFFLER OIL LEVEL PLUG ON OFF SWITCH DRAIN PLUG FUEL TANK FUEL TANK CAP HANDLE AIR CLEANER FUEL COCK PRE CLEANER ENGINE BELLOWS FOOT PRE CLEANER MT 55 55L 65H 6 2 Components 10 THROTTLE LEVER TACHO...

Page 15: ...y serious trouble Be sure to tighten any screwed area Remove dirt and dust Particularly clean the vicinity of recoil starter and foot 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 Fuel Tank Fig 2 Fig 1 Oil Level Gauge Drain Pl...

Page 16: ...do not release it at the position where it has been pulled to but release it after returning closely to the starter case Fig 7 If the engine has started while listening to explosion sounds return the...

Page 17: ...g the tamping rammer to perform somewhat irregular movement Therefore it is recommended to perform warm up run while moving the throttle lever repeatedly between ON and OFF positions before entering t...

Page 18: ...gine oil Them tightly squeeze outer primary element sponge and shake off well the inner secondary element before installing them Fig 14 Fig 15 Rammer should be stored in such position as it is placed...

Page 19: ...presence of dirt Leaks wear loose parts Engine oil Engine oil Gasoline After first 20 hours Engine oil Replace once after the first 20 hours Engine oil Every 50 hours Spark plug Clean adjust gap Repla...

Page 20: ...ignition plug Short circuit due to defective insulation Improper spark gap Short circuit at Stop Button Switch Ignition coil defective Muffler clogged with carbon deposit Mixed fuel qualty inadequate...

Page 21: ...Governor spring defective Fuel flow defective Air taken in through suction line Air cleaner clogged Air in fuel pipe Fuel level in carburetor float chamber improper Carbon deposit in cylinder Ignitio...

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