MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (10/26/18) — PAGE 7
SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION
NEVER
operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection,
hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective
devices required by the job or city and state regulations.
NEVER
operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or when
under medication.
NEVER
operate this equipment under the infl uence of
drugs or alcohol.
ALWAYS
check the equipment for loosened threads or
bolts before starting.
DO NOT
use the equipment for any purpose other than
its intended purposes or applications.
NOTICE
This equipment should only be operated by trained and
qualifi ed personnel 18 years of age and older.
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become diffi cult read.
Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifi cations. Unauthorized
equipment modifi cation will void all warranties.
NEVER
use accessories or attachments that are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
ALWAYS
know the location of the nearest
fi re extinguisher.
ALWAYS
know the location of the nearest
fi rst aid kit.
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
fi re department.
This
information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency.
RAMMER SAFETY
DANGER
NEVER
operate the equipment in an explosive
atmosphere or near combustible materials. An
explosion or fi re could result causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
WARNING
NEVER
disconnect any
emergency or safety devices.
These devices are intended for operator safety.
Disconnection of these devices can cause severe injury,
bodily harm or even death. Disconnection of any of these
devices will void all warranties.
DO NOT
use this machine on ground that is harder than
the machine can handle, or for driving pilings or tamping
rock beds. Furthermore, use of the machine on sloping
ground, such as the side of an embankment, may make
the machine unstable and can cause an accident. It can
also result in premature machine wear due to uneven
loads on the machine.
Use the machine with confi dence for tamping earth and
sand, soil, gravel, and asphalt.
DO NOT
use the machine
for other types of jobs.
CAUTION
NEVER
lubricate components or attempt service on a
running machine.
NOTICE
ALWAYS
keep the machine in proper running condition.
Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts
immediately.
ALWAYS
store equipment properly when it is not being
used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location
out of the reach of children and unauthorized personnel.
