McNeilus Contender - 3.2 Cab Operation

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© 2013 McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
Contender Front Loader
Safety
WARNING
Operating, servicing, and maintaining this
vehicle or equipment can expose you to
chemicals including exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle or equipment
in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash hands frequently when servicing.
For more information, go to
www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all aspects of
OSHA 1910.146 Confined Space and Permit-
Required Confined Space. Check your local
and state regulations.
Information is found in the Safety section of
this manual.
Failure to follow regulations may cause
serious personal injury or death.
3.2 Cab Operation
DANGER
If the Packer comes into contact or close
proximity with a power line or there is any
arcing, stay in the truck cab and keep away
from the metal parts of the unit. Do not let
anyone come close to the truck. Do not
attempt to jump clear of the truck. Stay in the
cab. The power company must disconnect
the power before you can safely leave the
cab.
Minimum clearance from power lines:
50,000 Volts or Less 4 Feet
50,000 + Volts 10 Feet
345,000 - 750,000 Volts 16 Feet
Know the clearance of overhead
obstructions. Never drive the Packer under
any overhead obstruction. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the Packer body or
truck, and may result in serious personal
injury or death.