
M30 SERVICE INFORMATION Safety Precautions
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION: To warn of unsafe practices that
could result in minor or moderate personal
injury.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
Do not use the machine other than described in this
Operator Manual. The machine is not designed for
use on public roads.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or equipment:
WARNING: Flammable materials can cause
an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable
materials in tank.
WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive
metals can cause an explosion or fire. Do
not pickup.
WARNING: Moving belt and fan. Keep away.
WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases.
Serious injury or death can result. Provide
adequate ventilation.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage
hopper support pin.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear
of hopper lift arms.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Hot surface. Do
NOT touch.
CAUTION: LPG engine will run for a few
seconds after key is turned off. Apply
parking brake before leaving machine.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
-- Unless trained and authorized.
-- Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
-- If it is not in proper operating condition.
-- In flammable or explosive areas.
-- In areas with possible falling objects
unless equipped with overhead guard.
2. Before starting machine:
-- Check for fuel, oil, and liquid leaks.
-- Keep sparks and open flame away from
refueling area.
-- Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
-- Check brakes and steering for proper
operation.
-- Adjust seat and fasten seat belt.
3. When starting machine:
-- Keep foot on brake and directional pedal
in neutral.
4. When using machine:
-- Do not pick up burning or smoking
debris, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes
-- Use brakes to stop machine.
-- Go slow on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
-- Use care when reversing machine.
-- Move machine with care when hopper is
raised.
-- Make sure adequate clearance is available
before raising hopper.
-- Do not carry passengers on machine.
-- Always follow safety and traffic rules.
-- Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
-- Follow mixing and handling instructions
on chemical containers.