Allmand NIGHT-LITE GR Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 3

CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Information considered important but not hazard related.
Safety Precautions
The following section contains general safety precautions
and guidelines that must be obeyed to reduce risk to
personal safety. Special safety precautions are listed in
specific procedures. Read and understand all of the safety
precautions before operating or performing repairs or
maintenance.
DANGER
Electrocution Hazard
• Always check overhead wires and obstructions before
raising or lowering the light tower.
• Always obey the rules or instructions for your work
site and state, province and national electric code for
maintaining a safe distance from overhead wires.
• High voltage is present when engine is running.
Never attempt to service electrical components while
engine is running.
• Do not operate the light tower if the insulation on
the electrical cord or other electrical wiring is cut or
worn or if bare wires are exposed. Repair or replace
damaged wiring before starting the engine.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Never permit anyone to install or operate the
equipment without proper training.
• Read and understand this Operator's Manual, the
Engine Operator's Manual, and any other component
manuals before operating or servicing the light tower
to make sure that safe operating practices and
maintenance procedures are followed.
• Safety signs and decals are additional reminders for
safe operating and maintenance techniques.
WARNING
Fall Hazard
• Never carry riders on the equipment.
WARNING
Modification Hazard
• Never modify the equipment without written consent
of the manufacturer. Any modification could affect the
safe operation of the equipment.
WARNING
Exposure Hazard
• Always wear personal protective equipment, including
appropriate clothing, gloves, work shoes, and eye
and hearing protection, as required by the task at
hand.
WARNING
Rollover Hazard
• Do not raise, lower or use light tower unless all
outriggers and jacks are positioned on firm ground.
• Never move or reposition the light tower while the
light tower is extended in the vertical position.
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Batteries give off explosive gases during recharging.
Sparks could cause explosions, resulting in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Batteries contain acid, which is extremely caustic. Con-
tact with battery contents could cause severe chemical
burns.
WARNING
Shock Hazard
Batteries present a risk of electric shock and high short
circuit current.
• Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable be-
fore servicing equipment.
• DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cig-
arette during and for several minutes after charging a
battery.
• DO NOT open or mutilate battery.
• DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Always slowly warm
the battery to room temperature before charging.
• Wear protective gloves, rubber apron, rubber boots
and rubber gloves.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools having insulated handles.
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