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Safety



Watch for and be absolutely sure that there are no people at the rear of the vehicle when opening

and closing the tailgate and/or when raising the body.



Prior to leaving any malfunctioning unit, the parking brakes must be set, the pump switch

disengaged, the engine turned off, the ignition key removed, and using a non-reusable fastening

device, place a sign on the steering wheel indicating the unit is inoperative. For more information,

see

Lockout/Tagout Procedure

on page 22.



Know your machine. Know the location and function of all controls, gauges, instruments and

protective devices.



It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that

operation of the unit is in accordance with the

guidelines contained in the Operator’s manual and in accordance with all applicable codes,

including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the American National Standards

Institute (ANSI)

regulations.



Start the engine following the manufacturer’s recommended procedure.



Never

drive this vehicle with the tailgate unlocked.



ELECT

™ vehicles are primarily designed to be operated

by only one person.

However, if Labrie

Enviroquip Group customers elect to operate the vehicle with more than one worker, additional

safety items shall be installed

to protect the co-worker

from hazardous situations.

MPORTANT

In such cases, Labrie Enviroquip Group

must be informed

of every and all units that will be operated

by more than one worker. Labrie Enviroquip Group will then determine and supply, at the
customer’s expense, the required safety items. For additional information, please contact Labrie

Plus

at 1-877-831-8250 in Canada or 1-800-231-2771 in the U.S.



For any work (including cleaning and inspecting) that has to be done between the body and the

chassis,

always

use the body safety prop. Also, the vehicle

must

be on level ground.



Before opening and closing the tailgate and/or raising the body, make sure no one is behind the

vehicle.



Stand clear when the tailgate is being raised or lowered and during the unloading cycle. If it is

necessary to manually clear the debris from the tailgate, use a long metal probe and DO NOT

stand under the tailgate.



Do not get into the hopper compartment or try to repair anything inside when the hydraulic pump

is still running. Personnel authorized to get into the hopper

must

first lock out and tag out the

vehicle, as required by the employer. For more information, see

Lockout/Tagout Procedure

page 22.

Do not get into the body or try to repair anything behind the Maximizer when it is working or
when the hydraulic pump or engine is still running. Personnel authorized to get into the
body MUST first complete the lockout/tagout procedure required by the employer.

While collecting recycling and/or organic materials, watch for explosive objects such as
television tubes, fluorescent tubes, cans under pressure, etc. The operator MUST wear safety
equipment such as safety gloves and protective footwear at all times.

DANGER!

WARNING!