2.0 SAFETY
2.1 GETTING STARTED
For personal safety before operating the vehicle, it is the operator’s responsibility to read, understand and follow the
basic rules of operation and maintenance instructions in this manual. If you are responsible for the use of the vehicle,
it is your responsibility to inform the person or persons using the vehicle about the following basic rules of operation
for their personal safety.
It is Columbia ParCar Corporation’s specific recommendation that the following warnings must be observed at all
times. Not all are repeated throughout this manual, but the recommendations included must be observed whenever
these subjects (operator safety, battery hazards, etc.) are encountered. Section 4.0 ELECTRIC SYSTEM contains
important safety and other system information.
2.2 SAFETY VEHICLE STATEMENTS
Any modifications or changes to the vehicle that affect the stability, steering or that results in increased
speed beyond factory specifications could result in vehicle damage, severe personal injury or death.
Only trained service professionals should repair or service this vehicle. Persons doing even simple repairs
or maintenance should have working knowledge and experience in general electrical and mechanical
repair.
Follow all procedures exactly and observe all safety messages stated in this manual. Working on vehicles
without following proper procedures and using proper equipment may result in vehicle damage or
personal injury. See Section 2.3 OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Moving parts hazard! When operating any vehicle in a stationary position, avoid components which could
snag clothing or cause severe injury to body parts. A running vehicle must be worked on with the greatest
care.
If any problems are found during scheduled maintenance or inspections, do not operate vehicle until
repairs are made.
Failure to maintain vehicle properly or make necessary repairs could result in decreased vehicle
performance, reliability or cause severe personal injury.
Always wear safety glasses or approved eye protection while performing vehicle maintenance.
This vehicle is not Federal or State DOT approved and is not equipped to be operated on public roads or
highways.
When replacement parts are required, use only genuine Columbia vehicle parts.
No modifications or additions, which affect the mechanical or electrical integrity and the safe operation of
the vehicle, shall be made without the written approval of the manufacturer. If such modifications are
approved, the capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction markings shall be changed accordingly. If
in doubt about any modification, contact your local Columbia Dealer or Columbia ParCar Corp. Customer
Service.
Do not overload the vehicle. Never exceed the rated capacity as specified on the Vehicle Nameplate.
Your safety and the safety of others depend on your safe operation and maintenance of this vehicle. Prior
to operation, you, the operator, must be thoroughly familiar with this and all other sections of this
manual.
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