Multiquip WBH16EAWD - Manual (Page 8)

page 8 — WBH16eaWD epa poWer Buggy • operation anD parts manual — rev. #0 (09/09/13)
SAfETy INfORMATION
poWer Buggy saFety
Danger
 Engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon
monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can
cause death if inhaled.
 The engine of this equipment requires an adequate free
fl ow of cooling air. never operate this equipment in any
enclosed or narrow area
where free fl ow of the air is
restricted. If the air fl ow is
restricted it will cause injury
to people and property and
serious damage to the
equipment or engine.
 never operate the equipment in an explosive
atmosphere or near combustible materials. An
explosion or fi re could result causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
Warning
 never use your hand to fi nd hydraulic leaks.
Use a piece of wood or cardboard. Hydraulic
fl uid injected into the skin must be treated by
a knowledgeable physician immediately or
severe injury or death can occur.
 Accidental starting can cause severe injury
or death. alWays place the ON/OFF
switch in the OFF position.
 never disconnect any emergency or safety devices.
These devices are intended for operator safety.
Disconnection of these devices can cause severe injury,
bodily harm or even death. Disconnection of any of these
devices will void all warranties.
 NEVER approach power lines with any part of the
buggy unless all local, state/provincial and federal
(OSHA) required safety precautions have been taken.
Use extreme caution when approaching high voltage
power lines.
DANGEROUS
GAS FUMES
Caution
 alWays inspect the surface over which you will travel.
Look for holes, drop-offs and obstacles. Look for rough
and weak spots on docks, ramps or fl oor. Look for oil
spills, wet spots and slippery surfaces. Look for soft soil,
deep mud and standing water. Watch for anything that
might make you lose control or cause the power buggy
to tip over.
 alWays clear away trash and debris. Pick up anything
that might puncture the tires.
 alWays make sure aisles, ramps, doorways and
passages are clear.
 alWays plan your work. Make sure you know where
you will make your pickups, dumps and turns. Before
you take a load, know where you will place it.
 never operate the power
buggy facing backwards. In
a backwards position, the
operator cannot properly
activate the manual brake,
emergency switch, grip the
handles or steer the machine.
alWays face in the direction
of the bucket.
 Do not operate the power buggy on unsafe haul roads,
load areas, and dump areas.
 Do not operate power buggy on excessive slopes with
a grade higher than 10% (6°), forward and backward or
side to side.
 Do not operate power buggy on extremely uneven
surfaces.
 never allow riders other than the operator on the
power buggy.
 alWays secure the step plate (platform) in the upright
position when using the power buggy over rough terrain.
 Do not stand on the power buggy step plate (platform)
when walking in rough terrain. Walk behind the power buggy.
 Do not touch, lean on or reach through the dump
mechanism or permit others to do so. never climb on
the power buggy or dump mechanism.