SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 10)

1.5 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
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 potential of a 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 order, and
is 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, jack or jack stands only to support
equipment. Always support equipment with the proper
capacity blocks or stands properly rated for the load. A
hoist or jack failure can allow the equipment to tip or fall.
COMPRESSED AIR: Before and during the use of
compressed air, wear eye protection and advise all 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.