Snorkel X40RT - Manual (Page 7)

X. CHAPTER NAME
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The most important chapter in this manual is “1.
SAFETY.” Take time, now, to study it closely.
The information in that chapter might save your
life or prevent serious injury.
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SIGNS
The following two conventions are used
throughout this manual.
1. This sign
D A N G E R
means: Attention! Become alert! Your safety
is involved.
2. This sign
C A U TIO N
means one of two things: (1) an action, about to
be performed, is potentially hazardous and might
result in minor personal injury if not done
correctly, or (2) an action, about to be performed,
can harm the SR if not done correctly.
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QUALIFIED OPERATORS
SR aerial platforms have built-in safety features
and have been factory tested for compliance with
Snorkel specifications and industry standards.
However, any personnel-lifting device can be
potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained
or careless operators.
Training is essential and must be performed by a
QUALIFIED person. Become proficient in
knowledge and actual operation before using the
SR on the job. You must be trained and
authorized to perform any functions of the SR.
Operation of the SR must be within the scope of
the machine specifications.
Before operating an SR you must read and
understand the operating instructions in this
manual as well as the decals, warnings, and
instructions on the machine itself.
Before operating an SR you must be
AUTHORIZED by the person in charge to do
so.
The following rules will help ensure the
safety of personnel and help prevent
needless downtime because of damaged
equipment.
1. Only TRAINED and AUTHORIZED operators
shall be permitted to operate the equipment.
2. All manufacturer’s operating instructions and
safety rules and all employers’ safety rules and
all OSHA and other government safety rules
must be strictly adhered to.
3. Repairs and adjustments shall be made only
by QUALIFIED TRAINED maintenance
personnel.
4. No modification shall be made to the
equipment without prior written consent of the
Snorkel Engineering Department.
5. You must make a prestart inspection of the SR
at the beginning of each shift. A malfunctioning
machine must not be used.
6. You must make an inspection of the work
place to locate possible hazards before operating
an SR.
D A N G E R
Misuse of this machine can result in DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY.
Do not operate this equipment unless you are
TRAINED and AUTHORIZED and have read
and thoroughly understand all information
given in this Operator’s Manual and on all
DANGER and CAUTION signs on the
machine.
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MAINTENANCE
Every person who maintains, inspects, tests, or
repairs these machines, and every person
supervising any of these functions, must be
properly trained.
This Operator’s Manual provides a daily
inspection procedure that will help you keep your
SR in good operating condition. Do not perform
other maintenance unless you are a TRAINED
mechanic, QUALIFIED to work on SR’s. Call
QUALIFIED maintenance personnel if you find
problems or malfunctions.
INTRODUCTION