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If operator must leave operator’s station (standing between handlebars either on operator’s platform or standing
on the ground with the platform in the “UP” position) the operator must:
a) Stop equipment. Do not block access to fire isles, stairways, fire equipment.
b) Set and lock parking brake.
c) Shut off engine by turning engine ignition switch off or depressing
EMERGENCY stop button on dash. Note: Some older Honda Engines required the
“Emergency Stop Switch” to be “Pushed Down and Held” to stop the engine.
Identify which type of Honda Engine you have and the “Emergency Stop” switch
operation required to stop the engine.
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Wear appropriate clothing/safety equipment for the construction job site including but not limited to safety glass-
es, clean gloves, safety toed work boots, hard hat, etc. Do not operate this equipment with oily gloves or controls.
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This equipment is not intended to tow other items or equipment. NO TOWING.
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Keep yourself and others away from pinch points on dumping mechanism.
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Refer to LIFTING/LOADING/TIE-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual. Note the two (2) ways a buggy may
be lifted and the appropriate lifting points for each method. Note the specific load ratings for chains, straps, forklifts.
and cranes.
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Avoid all operating conditions where any personnel, including the operator, could become trapped or pinched
between the buggy and another obstacle or where a lifted buggy may fall during loading.
Refer to the Lifting/Loading/Tie Down Instructions in this manual. Note the proper method for loading a buggy on a
trailer and the limits for loading ramp angle and trailer towing vehicle capacity. Refer to this same section for specific
ratings for chains, straps and binders used to tie down a buggy.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS BUGGY IN AREAS WITH FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. REFER TO CODE
OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS OSHA 29 CFR PART 1910.178 TO DETERMINE PERMISSIBLE AREAS WHERE THESE
BUGGIES MAY BE OPERATED.
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Do not mount/dismount a moving buggy.
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If operator chooses to walk behind the buggy during operation, the operator’s platform must be lifted, pulled
back & locked in the UP position before using the buggy. Reduce travel speed to a MAXIMUM of 3mph(comfortable
walking speed) when using buggy in walk behind fashion.
THIS BUGGY MUST BE CLEANED DAILY TO PREVENT CONCRETE AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM ADVERSELY AFFECTING
SAFE MACHINE OPERATION. WASH BUGGY DOWN EACH DAY WITH WATER.
1.4 - Operating Safety, continued
SECTION 1
SAFETY
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