GENERALINFORMATION
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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:
-- 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.
-- AlwaysFollowSafetyAndTraffic
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.
-- Use Cardboard To LocateLeaking
HydraulicFluidUnderPressure.
-- Use TENNANTSuppliedOrEquivalent
ReplacementParts.
WARNING:Batteries EmitHydrogen
Gas.Explosion OrFireCanResult.
KeepSparks And Open FlameAway.
KeepCoversOpenWhenCharging.
WARNING:RaisedHopperMay Fall.
EngageHopperSupportBar.
