SkyTrak 6042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 11)

1.5 Model 6042 Legacy Origin 7/02
Safety Practices
1.6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Following are general safety statements to consider
before performing maintenance procedures on a vehicle.
Additional statements related to specific tasks and
procedures are located throughout this manual and are
listed prior to any work instructions to provide safety
information before the hazard occurs.
For all safety messages, carefully read, understand and
follow the instructions before proceeding.
1.6.1 Personal Hazards
HAIR and CLOTHING: DO NOT wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Tie up or restrain hair. Wear the correct safety
equipment for the job (including but not limited to: hard
hat; safety shoes; safety glasses, goggles, or face shield;
heavy gloves; hearing protection; reflective clothing; wet-
weather gear; respirator or filter mask).
EYE PROTECTION: Always wear appropriate eye
protection when chiseling, grinding, sanding, welding,
painting, repairing hydraulic systems, or checking, testing
or charging the battery.
BREATHING PROTECTION: Wear respiratory
protection when grinding or painting.
HEARING PROTECTION: Always wear hearing
protection in a high-noise area.
FOOT PROTECTION: Wear protective footwear with
reinforced toe caps and slip-resistant soles.
LIFTING: NEVER lift a heavy object without the help of at
least one assistant or a suitable sling and hoist.
1.6.2 Equipment Hazards
OWNERS/OPERATORS MANUAL: Before operating the
vehicle, carefully read, understand and follow the owners/
operators manual.
OPERATIONAL PROTECTION: Before operating the
vehicle or returning it for operational use, check that the
Operator’s Protective Structure is intact, undamaged,
unmodified and secure.
LIFTING OF EQUIPMENT: Before using any lifting
equipment (chains, slings, brackets, hooks, etc.), verify
that it is of the proper capacity, in good working condition
and properly attached.
NEVER stand or otherwise become positioned under a
suspended load or under raised equipment. The load or
equipment could fall or tip.
DO NOT use a hoist or jack to support raised equipment.
A hoist or jack failure can allow the equipment to fall or tip.
Always support equipment with proper capacity blocks or
stands that are properly rated for the load.
COMPRESSED AIR: Before and during the use of
compressed air, wear eye protection and advise other
personnel in the work area that compressed air is about
to be used.
HAND TOOLS: Always use the proper tool for the job;
keep tools clean and in good working order, and use
special service tools only as recommended.