3.1 OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
3. OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY MESSAGE COLOR IDENTIFICATION
This manual includes color-coded safety messages that clarify instructions and specify areas where potential hazard exists. To
prevent the possibility of equipment damage and serious injury or death, please observe strictly the instructions and warnings
contained in the messages. If warning decals become damaged or missing, replace them immediately. Avoid accidents by
recognizing dangerous procedures or situations before they occur.
Serious injury or death will likely occur if the instructions are not
followed.
Procedures marked IMPORTANT must be followed in order to prevent
damage to machinery.
Serious injury or death may occur if the instructions are not followed.
Instructions marked CAUTION concern safe operating procedure.
Failure to comply may result in personal injury.
•
DO NOT
enter the pit area below the dock leveler.
•
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY SERVICE PROCEDURES:
– Disconnect the power and follow all LOCKOUT / TAGOUT procedures
• Never operate a broken or damaged dock leveler. Have repairs done immediately by a qualified service technician.
• Always secure and center loads on the forklifts. Loose or unbalanced loads are dangerous.
• The upper hinge point is a hazardous pinch point. Do not use fingers
or hands to remove foreign materials.
• Post
safety warnings and barricade working area
at dock level
and at ground level to prevent unauthorized use of the leveler
during maintenance/service.
•
Never leave the dock leveler unattended in the raised position.
• Always make sure that the lip is seated inside the lip keepers after
putting the dock in the parked position.
• Never leave loads sitting on the dock leveler.
• Do not attempt to raise the dock leveler if someone is standing on it.
• Do not use the dock leveler if the lip’s full width is not fully supported
by the vehicle load bed.
• Do not operate the dock leveler beyond its rated capacity.
•
DO NOT
drive or walk onto the truck until it is parked against the
dock bumpers and the wheels are chocked, or the vehicle restraint
has been fully engaged.
•
NEVER
attempt to lift or hold the lip out by hand. Serious
personal injury could occur.
•
ALWAYS
check the rigging to make sure that it is secure before
proceeding to lift the unit.
Never stand under any unit being
lifted.
•
NEVER
remove the wheel chocks until loading/ unloading is
finished and the truck driver has been given permission to depart.
•
DO NOT
ground welding equipment to any electrical components.
•
DO NOT
attach welder as ground to leveler platform when welding
on base frame assembly. Attach welder ground to base frame
assembly
only
.
•
DO NOT
allow the drill to go too deeply when drilling holes in the
control box. Damage to the control systems may occur.
•
NEVER
use air to blow debris from control box. Use a vacuum to
remove debris from control box.
•
DO NOT
connect green ground lead into control box or junction box
until all welding has been completed.
• Always keep the work area clean and free of litter.
• Always clean all side openings of dirt and debris.
• Always clean all dirt and debris fron the lip hinge.
• Always clean up dry and liquid spills immediately after they occur.
• Always maintain proper lighting in the work area.
•
If a procedure is not clearly defined in this manual, contact your
authorized Service Representative.
•
ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL
should operate or service this equipment.
•
DO NOT
operate leveler until freight carrier is parked against the dock bumpers and has been secured by a vehicle restraint and/or chocks.
•
ALWAYS
return the leveler platform to the proper stored position.
•
ALWAYS
conduct routine inspections and maintenance. Failure to conduct could cause personal injury or damage to equipment.
U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS
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