Operation
Pre-Operation Inspection
To
perform the pre-operation inspection make sure
the vehicle is NOT running, the engine is cool, the
vehicle is parked
on
level ground, the boom is com-
pletely retracted, and the frame is level.
NOTE: Copy and use the Pre-Operation Inspection
Checklist
in
this section.
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Wear appropriate protective
clothing,
Personal
protective
equipment
can
include,
but
is
not
limited
to
hardhat,
gloves, footwear, safety glasses
or
goggles,
and
hearing
protection.
Make
sure
clothing
is
snug
and properly belted.
DO
NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry, watches,
or
anything
that
can catch on the vehicle,
such
as
controls
and
moving
parts.
INSPECTION
Perform a pre-operation
inspection
::::
and
functional
tests at
the
beginning
::::
of
each
work
shift.
Perform
the
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pre-operation
inspection
first.
DO
NOT perform the pre-operation
inspection
with
the
engine
running
or
hot.
Contact with moving
or
heated parts can cause
injury
or
death.
'NSPfCTlON Perform the pre-operation
inspection
::::
and functional tests in an open area.
::::
Inspections and
functional
tests may
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require assistance. Keep
the
assis-
tant
visible
and a safe distance
from
the
vehicle
to
prevent
injury
or
death.
Become
familiar
with all safety and
hazard decals, regulations, and
pro-
cedures, Make
sure
all
proper
safety
and hazard decals are attached
to
the
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vehicle and remain legible.
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Remove
vehicle
from
service
and
~
place
"Do
Not
Operate" tags
on
the
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starter
switch
and steering wheel
if
Z anything is
found
to
be in need
of
repair
or
maintenance, defective,
or
unsafe in any way.
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ACAUTION
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Contact
with
hot
surfaces and the
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exhaust pipe after the vehicle has
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been
ope.r~ted
can result in serious
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personal inJury.
• Always check the
condition
of
the
~
seat
belt
and
mounting
hardware
before operating the vehicle.
If
the
seat belt
or
mounting
hardware is
defective,
it
may
not
properly restrain
the operator, resulting
in
injury
or
death.
•
DO
NOT operate the vehicle until
the
seat belt
or
mounting
hardware is replaced,
if
worn
or
damaged.
• The seat belt MUST be
worn
while operating
the vehicle. Failure
to
wear the seat belt
could
result in
injury
or
death.
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Check hydraulic oil lines,
tubes, and hoses carefully.
DO
NOT
use
your
bare
hand
to
check
for
potential
leaks. Always use a board
or
cardboard when
checking
for
a
hydraulic
leak.
Escaping
hydraulic
fluid
under
pressure, even a
pinhole size leak, can penetrate
body
tissue,
causing
serious
injury, and possible death. If
hydraulic is injected
into
your
skin, a
doctor
familiar with
this
type
of
injUry
must
treat
it
immediately.
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Personal injUry can
result
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from
hydraulic
oil pressure
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or
hot
oil.
DO
NOT remove
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a
hydraulic
tank
filler
cap
unless
it
is
cool
enough
to
touch
with
bare hands. Remove the
hydraulic
tank
filler
cap
slowly
to
relieve pressure, Relieve
all pressure in a
hydraulic
system before any
caps, lines, fittings,
or
related items are
discon-
nected
or
removed,
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine
is hot. The
cooling
system is
under
pressure.
Hot
coolant
can cause severe
burns
or
eye
injUry. Wear
protective
clothing
and safety
glasses.
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