CONNECT TO A PROPERLY
GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY
1 Grounded outlet
2 Grounded outlet Box
3 Grounded Pin
OPERATING SAFETY RULES
AND PRACTICES
Operator Responsibility
Save operation is in the responsibility of the
operator.
The operator shall be familiar with the oper-
ation and function of all controls and instru-
ments before undertaking to operate the
unit.
Before operating the unit, operators shall
have read and be familiar with the operator's
manual for the particular unit being operated
and they shall also abide by the safety rules
and practices in the following paragraphs.
Before operating any unit, the operator shall
be familiar with unusual operating conditions
which may require additional safety precau-
tions or special operating instructions.
General
Before starting to operate the unit be in op-
erating position.
Do not start or operate the unit, any of its
functions or attachments, from any place
other than from the designated operators
position.
Before leaving the operator's position:
A bring the unit to a complete stop;
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B if the unit must be on an incline, block the
wheels.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of
ramps, platforms, and other similar working
surfaces.
Do not add to, or modify the unit.
Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways
or fire equipment.
Traveling
Yield the right of way to pedestrians and
emergency vehicles such as ambulances
and fire trucks.
Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever
possible. Do not park closer than 6 ft (1800
mm) to the nearest rail of a railroad track.
Keep a clear view of the path of travel and
observe for other traffic, personnel, and safe
clearances.
Under all travel conditions, operate the unit
at a speed that will pernit it to be brought to
a stop in a safe manner.
Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.
Slow down for wet and slippery floors.
Before driving over a dockboard or bridge
plate, be sure that it is properly secured.
Drive carefully and slowly across the dock-
board or bridge plate, and never exceed its
rated capacity.
When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a
safe level consistent with the operating envi-
ronment. Make the turns smoothly.
Operator care of the unit
If the unit is found to be in need of repair or
in any way unsafe, or contributes to an un-
safe condition, the matter shall be reported
immediately to the user's designated author-
ity, and the unit shall not be operated until it
has been restored to safe operating condi-
tion.
If during operation the unit becomes unsafe
in any way, the matter shall be reported im-
mediately to the user's designated authority,
and the unit shall not be operated until it has
been restored to safe operating condition.
Do not make repairs or adjustments unless
specifically authorized to do so.