1. APPLICATION CONDITIONS OF DEXTER CONCRETE MIXER
APPLICATION CONDITIONS:
The mixer is designed for operating under ambient air temperatures between 0 o C and 40 o C
and for installation at altitudes no more than 1000m above M.S.L. The surrounding humidity
should less than 50% at 40 o C. It can be stored or transported under ambient temperatures
between -25 o C and 55 o C.
UNDERSTAND YOUR MIXER:
• Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the mixer. Learn its application
and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
• Become familiar with the controls before operating this mixer.
STAY ALERT:
• Do not operate the mixer while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication that
could affect your ability to use it properly.
• Do not use this mixer when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand. Watch what you
are doing at all times. Use common sense.
AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS:
• Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace.
• Keep your work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Keep area around
the mixer clear of obstructions, grease, oil, trash and other debris which could cause persons
fall onto moving parts.
• Only use or operate the mixer on solid, flat, level ground that is capable to support the weight
of the mixer and its load to prevent the mixer from tipping over and use wedge blocks besides
the wheels to prevent the mixer sliding.
• Do not attempt to move the mixer when it is loaded and/or in operation.
• This mixer is intended for the production of concrete, mortar and plaster. It is not suitable for
the mixing of flammable or explosive substances. Do not use it in areas where fumes from
paint, solvents or flammable liquids pose a potential hazard.
INSPECT YOUR MIXER:
• Check your mixer before turning it on. Keep guards in place and in working order. Do not plug
mixer with motor cover off.
• Check all bolts, nuts, and screws for tightness before each use, especially those securing
guards and drive mechanisms.
• Vibration during mixing may cause these to loosen.
• Form a habit of checking to see that all the adjusting tools, shovels, hand trowels and other
tools/equipments are removed from mixer area before turning it on.
• Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
• Warning labels carry important information. Replace any missing or damaged warning labels.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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