allen AT-16, Operations & Parts Manual

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056841 - 01/2013
SECTION 1
SAFETY
Page 1-6
● NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory
protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required by the job or city
and state regulations.
● ALWAYS avoid wearing jewelry or loose fi tting clothes that may snag on the controls or moving parts
as this can cause serious injury.
● NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling
well due to fatigue, illness or when under medication.
● NEVER operate this equipment under the in fl uence of drugs or alcohol.
● ALWAYS clear the work area of any debris, tools, etc. that
would constitute a hazard while the equipment is in operation.
● No one other than the operator is to be in the working area when the equipment is in operation.
● DO NOT use the equipment for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications.
● This equipment should only be operated by trained and quali fi ed personnel 18 years of age and older.
● Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become dif fi cult to
read.
● AEC does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment
modi fi cations. Unauthorized equipment modi fi cation will void all warranties.
● NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by AEC
for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
● ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fi re extinguisher.
● ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fi rst aid kit.
1.3 General Safety