Model TA50RT
Rev. 1 04/99
SAFETY
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2.1. SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! THIS MACHINE IS NOT INSULATED!!
Maintain safe clearance from electrical lines and apparatus. You must allow for machine sway (side to side
movement) when elevated, and electrical line movement. This machine does not provide protection from
contact with or proximity to an electrically charged conductor.
You must AVOID CONTACT between any part of the machine, or its load, and any electrical line or appara-
tus carrying up to 300 volts.
You must maintain a CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 10 FEET (3.05 M) between any part of the machine, or
its load, and any electrical line or apparatus carrying over 300 volts up to 50,000 volts. One foot (30.5 cm)
additional clearance is required for every additional 30,000 volts.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY will result from contact with, or inadequate clearance from, any charged
conductor.
Read and understand all safety and control information found on the machine and in this manual before oper-
ating the unit.