Snorkel X40RT - Manual (Page 11)

1. SAFETY
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Y Personnel Precautions
If you encounter any suspected malfunction of
the aerial platform, or any hazard or potentially
unsafe condition relating to capacity, intended
use, or safe operation, cease operation and seek
assistance from management.
Y Operator General Precautions
Make sure that all protective guards, cowlings,
and doors are in place and secure.
Y Mounting & Dismounting Precautions
Use three points of support when getting on or
off the platform. Keep the platform clean.
Do not jump off the machine.
Do not dismount while the machine is in motion.
Y Starting and Stopping Precautions
Do not start until all personnel are clearly away
from the machine.
Before leaving the operator’s station, place the
machine in the stowed position.
Remove the starter key from the KEY switch and
set the BATTERY switch to OFF when leaving
the machine parked or unattended.
Y Operating Precautions
Do not modify an SR in any way.
Do not override any of the safety features of an
SR.
Do not exceed the side-pull forces listed on the
capacity placards located at the entrance to the
platform and on the toeboard of the platform
extension.
Limit travel speeds according to conditions. Take
into account: grade, surface, congestion,
visibility, side slope, location of personnel, and
other hazards.
Y Operator Maintenance Precautions
Do not use your hand to search for hydraulic oil
leaks. High pressure hydraulic oil can easily cut
and penetrate your skin — a very serious injury
that requires immediate attention by a medical
specialist trained in that type of injury. Use a
piece of cardboard or wood to search for
hydraulic oil leaks.
Do not attempt repairs unless you are trained.
Refer to manuals and experienced repair
personnel for help.
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area free of
flame, sparks, or other hazards that might cause
fire or explosion.
Use extreme caution when removing radiator
caps. Park the machine and let it cool down
before opening a pressurized compartment.
Y Fuel Handling Precautions
Do not smoke or permit open flames while
fueling or near fueling operations.
Maintain control of the fuel filler nozzle when
filling the tank.
Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity. Allow room
for expansion.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Tighten the fuel tank cap securely. If the fuel cap
is lost, replace it with an approved cap from
Snorkel. Use of a non-approved cap without
proper venting may result in pressurization of the
tank.
Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.
For diesel engines, use the correct fuel grade for
the operating season.
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SAFETY DECALS & PLACARDS
There are several safety decals and placards on
an SR. Their locations and descriptions are
shown in this section. Take time to study them.
Be sure that all the safety decals and placards
on the SR are legible. Clean or replace them if
you cannot read the words or see the pictures.
Clean with soap & water and a soft cloth. Do not
use solvents.
You must replace a decal or placard if it is
damaged, missing, or cannot be read. If it is on a
part that is replaced, make sure a new decal or
placard is installed on the replaced part. See
your Snorkel dealer for new decals and placards.
Refer to the PLACARDS AND DECALS
INSPECTION CHART and DRAWING in the
“DAILY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
chapter for part numbers, location, and required
quantities of all placards and decals.