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CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided,
could
result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
Information considered important but
not hazard related.
Safety Precautions
The following section contains general
safety precautions and guidelines that
must be followed to reduce risk to per-
sonal safety. Special safety precautions
are listed in specific procedures. Read
and understand all of the safety precau-
tions before operating or performing
repairs or maintenance.
DANGER
Electrocution Hazard
• Always check overhead wires and
obstructions before raising or lower-
ing the light tower.
• Always follow the rules or instruc-
tions for your work site and state,
province and national electric code
for maintaining a safe distance from
overhead wires.
• Do not operate the portable light
tower if the insulation on the electri-
cal cord or other electrical wiring
is cut or worn or if bare wires are
exposed. Repair or replace dam-
aged wiring before operating the
unit.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Never permit anyone to install or
operate the equipment without prop-
er training.
• Read and understand this
Operator’s Manual before operating
or servicing the portable light tower
to ensure that safe operating prac-
tices and maintenance procedures
are followed.
• Safety signs and decals are addi-
tional reminders for safe operating
and maintenance techniques.
WARNING
Fall Hazard
• Never carry riders on the equipment.
WARNING
Modification Hazard
• Never modify the equipment without
written consent of the manufacturer.
Any modification can effect the safe
operation of the equipment.
WARNING
Exposure Hazard
• Always wear personal protective
equipment, including appropriate
clothing, gloves, work shoes, and
eye and hearing protection, as
required by the task at hand.
WARNING
Tipover Hazard
• Do not raise, lower or use the light
tower unless all outriggers and jacks
are positioned on firm ground.
• Never move or reposition the por-
table light tower while the light tower
mast is extended in the vertical posi-
tion.
Not for
Reproduction
