Terex RL4000 User manual

Operator'sManual First Edition • Second Printing
RL4000•TML-4000 PartNo.116692
Important
Read, understand and obey these safety rules and
operating instructions before operating this
machine.
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to operate this machine. This manual
should be considered a permanent part of your
machine and should remain with the machine at all
times. If you have any questions, call Terex.
Contents
Page
Introduction ...........................................................1
SymbolandHazardPictorialsDefinitions .............3
GeneralSafety......................................................5
Work Area Safety .................................................9
Legend ................................................................13
Controls ..............................................................16
Pre-operationInspection .....................................18
FunctionTests ....................................................20
Inspections .........................................................23
OperatingInstructions.........................................28
TransportandLiftingInstructions ........................33
Maintenance .......................................................35
Specifications .....................................................37
ReportingSafetyDefects ....................................38
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First Edition: Second Printing, July 2009
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Introduction
Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and
safety rules in this manual will
result in death or serious injury.
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules before
going on to the next section.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
You read, understand and obey the
manufacturer's instructions and safety rules—
safety and operator's manuals and machine
decals.
You read, understand and obey employer's
safety rules and worksite regulations.
You read, understand and obey all applicable
governmental regulations.
You are properly trained to safely operate the
machine.
Owners, Users and Operators:
Terex appreciates your choice of our machine for
your application. Our number one priority is user
safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
We feel that you make a major contribution to
safety if you, as the equipment users and
operators:
1 Comply with employer, job site and
governmental rules.
2 Read, understand and follow the instructions
in this and other manuals supplied with this
machine.
3 Use good safe work practices in a common
sense way.
4 Only have trained/certified operators, directed
by informed and knowledgeable supervision,
running the machine.
If there is anything in this manual that is not clear
or which you believe should be added, please
contact us.
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Intended Use
This machine is intended to be used only to provide
lighting and electrical power to a work site.
Introduction
Safety Sign Maintenance
Replace any missing or damaged safety signs.
Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild
soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use
solvent-based cleaners because they may damage
the safety sign material.
Hazard Classification
Terex uses symbols, color coding and signal words
to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
personnel to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a property damage
message.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Blue

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Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions
Electrocution
hazard.
Maintain required
clearance.
Read the
operator’s
manual.
Do not use ether
or other high
energy starting
aids on machines
equipped with
glow plugs.
Explosion hazard.
Electrocution
hazard.
STOP
Stop the engine. Earth ground.
Read the service
manual.
Electrocution/
burn hazard.
Crush hazard.
Only trained and
qualified personnel
may access this
compartment.
No open flame.
Burn hazard.
Disconnect the
batteries.
Explosion/burn
hazard.
Corrosive acid.
No smoking.
No open flame. Explosion/burn
hazard.

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Lifting eye.
Crushing hazard. Stay clear of
descending tower.
Tie-down point.
Crushing hazard. Keep away from
moving parts.
Wheel load.
Carbon Monoxide
hazard.
Wear protective
clothing.
Burn hazard Stay clear of hot
exhaust.
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions
Stay clear of hot
surfaces.
Burn hazard Keep away from
moving parts.
Deploy outriggers
before raising
mast.
Burn hazard Stay clear of hot
surfaces. Burn hazard Shattering glass
hazard Tip-over hazard
Tip-over hazard

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General Safety
Safety Signs and Locations (Word Decals)

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General Safety
Safety Signs and Locations (Symbol Decals)