Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert symbol, which means
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal
safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
Supervisors, operators, and service persons should be
familiar with the following standards and publications
(the material may be obtained from the address
shown):
•
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code:
ANSI/ NFPA 30
•
National Fire Protection Association:
ANSI/ NFPA #505; Powered Industrial Trucks
National Fire Prevention Association
Barrymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 U. S. A.
•
ANSI/ ASME B56.8 Personal Burden Carriers
American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430
Broadway
New York, New York 10018 U. S. A.
•
ANSI/ UL 558; Internal Combustion Engine
Powered
Industrial Trucks
American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430
Broadway
New York, New York 10018 U. S. A.
or
Underwriters Laboratories
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 U. S. A.
Safe Operating Practices
Supervisor’s Responsibilities
•
Make sure that operators are thoroughly trained
and familiar with the operator’s manual and all
labels on the vehicle.
•
Be sure to establish your own special procedures
and work rules for unusual operating conditions
(e.g., slopes too steep for vehicle operation).
•
Never
allow other adults to operate the vehicle
without first reading and understanding the
operator’s manual. Only trained and authorized
persons should operate this vehicle. Make sure
that all operators are physically and mentally
capable of operating the vehicle.
•
This vehicle is designed to carry
only you
, the
operator, and one passenger in the seat provided
by the manufacturer.
Never
carry any other
passengers on the vehicle.
•
Never operate the vehicle when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol. Even prescription
drugs and cold medicines can cause drowsiness.
•
Do not drive the vehicle when you are tired. Be
sure to take occasional breaks. It is very
important that you stay alert at all times.
•
Become familiar with the controls and know how
to stop the engine quickly.
•
Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in
place. If a shield, safety device, or decal is
malfunctioning, illegible, or damaged, repair or
replace it before operating the machine.
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Safety
The Workman is an off-highway vehicle only and is
not designed, equipped, or manufactured for use on
public streets, roads, or highways.
WARNING
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