Mec 6092RT - Jobsite Inspection; Jobsite Suitability Assessment; Functionality Testing Procedures

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6092RT Jobsite Inspection
Jobsite Inspection
DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood the Safety section of this manual, have performed the Jobsite
Inspection, Pre-Start Inspection and Routine Maintenance, and have completed all the test operations detailed in the Operating
Instructions section.
Inspect the jobsite and determine whether the jobsite is suitable for safe machine operation. Do this before moving the machine to
the jobsite.
Be aware of changing jobsite conditions, and continue to watch for hazards while operating the machine.
Workplace Inspection
Check the jobsite where the machine will be used for all possible hazards, including but not
limited to:
• drop-offs or holes, including those concealed by water, ice, mud, etc.
• sloped, unstable or slippery surfaces
• bumps, surface obstructions and debris
• overhead obstructions and electrical conductors
• hazardous locations and atmospheres
• inadequate surface and support to withstand all load forces imposed by the machine
• wind and weather conditions
• the presence of unauthorized personnel
• other possible unsafe conditions
Function Tests
DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood the Safety section of this manual, have performed the
Pre-Start Inspection, Routine Maintenance, and Functions Test, have inspected the jobsite for hazards, and have learned the
operating procedures for this machine.
The operator must conduct a Functions Test of the machine before each work shift to check that all machine systems are working
properly.
Test the machine on a firm level surface with no debris, drop-offs, potholes or overhead obstructions. Perform each step outlined in
Operating Instructions on page 14.
DO NOT use a machine that is malfunctioning. If any function does not perform as described, tag the machine and remove for repair
by a qualified service technician. After repairs are completed, a Pre-Start Inspection and Functions Test must be performed before
using the machine.