
GENERALINFORMATION
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215 MM157 (11--91)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbolsare used throughout this
manualasindicated intheirdescriptions:
WARNING:To warn ofhazardsor
unsafepractices whichcouldresultin
severepersonal injuryordeath.
FORSAFETY:To identify actionswhich
mustbefollowedforsafeoperation of
equipment.
The following information signalspotentially
dangerous conditionstothe operatoror
equipment. Read thismanualcarefully.Know
when theseconditions can exist. Locate all safety
deviceson the machine.Then, take necessary
stepstotrainmachine operating personnel.
Reportmachine damage orfaultyoperation
immediately.Do notusethe machine ifitisnotin
properoperating condition.
FORSAFETY:
1.DoNotOperateMachine:
-- Unless TrainedAnd Authorized.
-- Unless Operation Manual IsReadAnd
Understood.
-- In FlammableOrExplosive Areas
Unless Designed ForUse In Those
Areas.
-- InAreas WithPossibleFalling Objects
Unless EquippedWithOverhead
Guard.
2.BeforeStarting Machine:
-- Check ForFuelLeaks.
-- KeepSparks And Open FlameAway
FromRefueling Area.
-- Make SureAll SafetyDevices AreIn
Place And OperateProperly.
-- Check Brakes And Steering ForProper
Operation.
3.WhenStarting Machine:
-- Keep FootOnBrake And Directional
Pedal InNeutral.
4.WhenUsing Machine:
-- Use Brakes To Stop Machine.
-- GoSlow OnGrades And Slippery
Surfaces.
-- Use CareWhenBacking Machine.
-- Move MachineWithCareWhen
HopperIsRaised.
-- Make SureAdequateClearance Is
AvailableBeforeRaising Hopper.
-- DoNotCarryRidersOnMachine.
-- Always FollowSafetyAnd Traffic
Rules.
5.BeforeLeaving OrServicing Machine:
-- Stop On LevelSurface.
-- SetParking Brake.
-- TurnOff MachineAnd Remove Key.
6.WhenServicing Machine:
-- AvoidMoving Parts.DoNotWear
Loose Jackets,Shirts, OrSleeves
WhenWorking OnMachine.
-- Block MachineTires Before Jacking
MachineUp.
-- Jack MachineUpAtDesignated
LocationsOnly.Block MachineUp
WithJack Stands.
-- Use HoistOrJack OfAdequate
CapacityTo Lift Machine.
-- WearEye And EarProtection When
Using PressurizedAirOrWater.
-- DisconnectBatteryConnections
BeforeWorking OnMachine.
-- AvoidContactWithBatteryAcid.
-- AvoidContactWithHotEngine
Coolant.
-- AllowEngineTo Cool.
-- Keep Flames And Sparks Away From
FuelSystemService Area.KeepArea
Well Ventilated.
-- Use Cardboard To LocateLeaking
HydraulicFluidUnderPressure.
-- Use TENNANTSuppliedOrEquivalent
ReplacementParts.
WARNING:EngineEmitsToxicGases.
SevereRespiratoryDamageOr
Asphyxiation CanResult.Provide
AdequateVentilation.ConsultWithYour
RegulatoryAgency ForExposure
Limits.KeepEngineProperlyTuned.
WARNING:RaisedHopperMay Fall.
EngageHopperSupportBar.
The following safetylabelsaremounted on the
machine inthe locationsindicated. If these,orany
labelbecomesdamaged orillegible,install a new
label initsplace.