SAFETY
01.2
Safety
11-04
RoGator 418
Safe Operation of the Vehicle
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Wear a seat belt at all times if national law requires.
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Make sure all wheel bolts are torqued to the proper
specifications before operating the vehicle.
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Make sure the operator and ladder areas are clean
and dry to help prevent personal injuries.
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Warn all personnel in the area before operating the
vehicle. Sound the horn before starting the engine.
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Never permit any passengers on or into the vehicle
when it is in operation.
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Brake the vehicle firmly and place the Drive Lever in
the NEUTRAL position before starting the engine.
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If a malfunction occurs, first turn off the engine and
engage the parking brake before starting to
troubleshoot.
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Stop the vehicle immediately if there is a failure in the
engine, hydraulic system, or any vehicle system. Do
not turn the key switch to the OFF position until the
vehicle is stopped and the vehicle is shut down
properly.
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Never carry more than the recommended load
capacity of the vehicle.
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Never get off a moving vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle unattended, engage the
parking brake and remove the key.
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If you wish to dismount, first lower the ladder, by
engaging the parking brake, before shutting off the
engine.
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If the machine is turning over, hold the steering wheel
and wait until the machine has come to rest. If the left
door is obstructed use the emergency exit.
Prevent Vehicle Runaway
Avoid possible injury or death from vehicle runaway.
Never start the engine by shorting across the starter
terminals. The engine will start, and the vehicle can move
if normal starting circuitry is bypassed.
Never start the engine while standing on the ground.
Start the e ngine only from the operator’s seat with the
seat belt applied, drive lever in the neutral position and
the parking brake e ngaged.
