Safety – Allmand Brothers TLB 535 User Manual
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SAFETY
AVOID INJURY FROM ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS!
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT WHILE OPERATING
THIS MACHINE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMP CLEAR OF A TIPPING MA-
CHINE. SERIOUS OR FATAL CRUSHING INJURIES WILL
RESULT
.
THIS MACHINE MAY TIP OVER FASTER THAN A PERSON
CAN JUMP FREE.
AVOID INJURY FROM BACK OVER ACCIDENTS!
BEFORE MOVING MACHINE, BE SURE ALL PERSONS
ARE CLEAR OF AREA.
ALWAYS BE ALERT FOR BYSTANDERS MOVING INTO THE
WORK AREA. SIGNAL TO WARN BYSTANDERS BEFORE
MOVING MACHINE.
WHEN USING A SIGNAL PERSON, KEEP PERSON IN VIEW
AT ALL TIMES. BE SURE SIGNAL PERSON IS CLEAR
BEFORE BACKING UP.
TO AVOID BACK OVER ACCIDENTS:
Always look around before you back up. Be sure that everyone is clear of
machine.
Use a signal person when backing up if view is obstructed. Always keep signal
person in view.
Learn the meaning of all flags, signs and markings used on the job and who has
the responsibility for signaling.
Dust, heavy rain, fog, etc., can reduce visibility. As visibility decreases, reduce
speed and use proper lighting.
TO AVOID ROLLOVERS
BE CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING ON A SLOPE.
AVOID SHARP TURNS AT HIGH SPEED.
BALANCE LOADS SO WEIGHT IS EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AND
LOAD IS STABLE.
CARRY LOADS CLOSE TO THE GROUND TO AID VISIBILITY AND
LOWER CENTER OF GRAVITY.
REDUCE SPEED BEORE TURNING OR SWINGING LOAD.
DO NOT OVERLOAD: KNOW CAPACITY OF MACHINE. BE CARE
FUL WHEN OPERATION AT THE EDGE OF AN EXCAVATION,
TRENCH, DROP-OFF, AND LOADING OR UNLOADING FROM A
TRAILER.