SkyTrak 3606 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 10)

8 3606 Rev 11/99
Safety Practices
1. Preperation and Prevention
Know the location and function of all vehicle controls.
Make sure all persons are away from the vehicle and that the Travel
Select Lever is in the (N) NEUTRAL position with the parking brake
switch engaged before starting the engine.
Holes, obstructions, debris and other worksite hazards can cause injury
or death. Always walk around and look for these and other hazards
before operating the vehicle on a new worksite.
Prevent accidents when you move the vehicle around the worksite.
Know the rules for movement of people and vehicles on the worksite.
Follow the instructions of signals and signs.
DO NOT operate the vehicle unless:
• all safety equipment is in proper working condition,
• all covers and guards are in place, and
• all safety and instructional decals are in place and readable.
(Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged decals.)
2. Clearances
Look out for and avoid other personnel, machinery and vehicles in the
area. Travel with the boom fully retracted and lowered as far as
possible while still maintaining enough ground clearance for conditions.
Always check boom clearances carefully before driving underneath
door openings, bridges, etc.
Always check for power lines when raising the boom. Beware of
overhead wires, contact with electrical power lines can result in
electrocution. See “Electrocution Hazards” on page 9.
3. Underground Hazards
Know the location of all underground hazards before operating this
vehicle in a new area or worksite. Electrical cables, gas and water
pipes, sewer, or other underground objects can cause injury or death.
Contact your local underground utility service or diggers hotline to mark
all underground hazards.
Operational Considerations
8 3606 Rev 11/99
Safety Practices
1. Preperation and Prevention
Know the location and function of all vehicle controls.
Make sure all persons are away from the vehicle and that the Travel
Select Lever is in the (N) NEUTRAL position with the parking brake
switch engaged before starting the engine.
Holes, obstructions, debris and other worksite hazards can cause injury
or death. Always walk around and look for these and other hazards
before operating the vehicle on a new worksite.
Prevent accidents when you move the vehicle around the worksite.
Know the rules for movement of people and vehicles on the worksite.
Follow the instructions of signals and signs.
DO NOT operate the vehicle unless:
• all safety equipment is in proper working condition,
• all covers and guards are in place, and
• all safety and instructional decals are in place and readable.
(Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged decals.)
2. Clearances
Look out for and avoid other personnel, machinery and vehicles in the
area. Travel with the boom fully retracted and lowered as far as
possible while still maintaining enough ground clearance for conditions.
Always check boom clearances carefully before driving underneath
door openings, bridges, etc.
Always check for power lines when raising the boom. Beware of
overhead wires, contact with electrical power lines can result in
electrocution. See “Electrocution Hazards” on page 9.
3. Underground Hazards
Know the location of all underground hazards before operating this
vehicle in a new area or worksite. Electrical cables, gas and water
pipes, sewer, or other underground objects can cause injury or death.
Contact your local underground utility service or diggers hotline to mark
all underground hazards.
Operational Considerations