20 Safety
Figure 2-15
Hydraulic pump O N/OFF switch
Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle
For any inspection, repair or general maintenance being done on the vehicle, whether on the road or
at the shop, it is the employer’s responsibility to establish and see to the application of a proper
lockout and tagout procedure.
To lock out and tag out your M
INIMAX™ vehicle:
1. Park the vehicle on safe, level ground and apply the parking brake (see Figure 2-16).
Figure 2-16
Parking brake knob
2. Make sure that the body is completely unloaded.
3. Switch OFF the hydraulic pump.
4. Turn OFF the engine, remove the key from the ignition, store it in a safe and controlled area
(preferably on yourself), and tape over the ignition switch.
5. Turn OFF and lock the master switch (see Figure 2-17).
6. Chock all wheels.
IMPORTANT: The battery set of the MINIMAX™ is equipped with a master switch that must be turned off.