TRAVELING
Disengage the PTO when traveling above 10 MPH.
The rocker switch labeled PTO must be rockered to
OFF position. Read the instructions for PTO
engagement/disengagement that came with your
transmission or chassis for the specific sequence of
steps.
Do not use the LOADMASTER packer/chassis as a
towing vehicle.
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, DO NOT USE THIS VEHICLE TO “TOW” OTHER
EQUIPMENT. IT IS NOT INTENDED, DESIGNED OR EQUIPPED
FOR TOWING.
Every chassis is tagged (often in the cab door jamb
area) by the chassis manufacturer for its maximum
allowable weight capacities. Do not exceed the
allowable tagged weight ratings.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE PACKER AND CHASSIS. DO NOT
EXCEED THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER’S POSTED GROSS
VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (OVERALL AND “PER-AXLE”).
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS MUST ALSO MEET APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS. FAILURE TO COMPLY
COULD CAUSE POOR HANDLING AND OUT OF COMPLIANCE
BRAKING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NEVER OPERATE THE VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS! WORKERS UNDER THE INFLUENCE
PRESENT A HAZARD TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AND CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNLESS YOU ARE ALERT,
CLEAR-HEADED AND WELL RESTED.
Plan your travel to minimize the need for “backing-
up” (reverse gear) the chassis/packer. When you
must backup, always use your highest special care
to avoid running-over people. You must keep the
back-up-alarm in good working condition and then
be aware that
this alone does not
assure safe
backing-up.
Always exercise your highest special care when
“backing up” the chassis/packer.
THE CHASSIS/PACKER IS TYPICAL OF ALL REAR LOADERS IN
THAT IT HAS A “BLIND-SPOT” WHICH THE VEHICLE’S
MIRRORS CAN
NOT
PUT INTO THEIR “FIELD OF VISION”.
FAILURE TO ALWAYS USE THE MOST EXTREME CARE IN BACKING-UP
THE CHASSIS/PACKER WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
TO BYSTANDER OR WORK PARTNER.
ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S “SAFEST WAY TO BACK-UP”
PROCEDURES/POLICIES. THESE SHOULD INCLUDE:
PLANNING YOUR COLLECTION ROUTES TO MINIMIZE THE NEED
FOR BACK-UPS
USING A HELPER/OBSERVER TO GUIDE THE PERSON BEHIND
THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN BACKING-UP
HELPER/OBSERVER MUST ALWAYS BE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE
CHASSIS/PACKER AND WITHIN THE MIRRORS’ FIELD OF VISION
NEVER EXCEEDING ¼ MPH WHEN IN REVERSE
ALWAYS KEEPING THE BACK-UP-ALARM IN TOP WORKING
CONDITON…(KEEP IN MIND THAT
JUST
HAVING
A FUNCTIONAL
BACK-UP-ALARM IS
NOT
ENOUGH TO ASSURE SAFEST
“BACKING-UP”).
DO “ANYTHING ELSE” YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYER DEEM
HELPFUL TO BACKING-UP WITH EXTREME SAFETY
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