allen AW16-K 2019, Safety & Operation Manual

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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.
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Wear appropriate clothing/safety equipment for the construction job site including but not limited to safety glasses,
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 lift-
ed 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.
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Always clean the Buggy in an area removed from pedestrian and other machine traffic. Avoid areas where muddy sur-
faces can cause a Safety Hazard. Wear proper protective clothing, including but not limited to safety glasses/face shield,
rubber gloves and boots, etc. If using a pressure washer, do not point the high pressure nozzle at any persons or part of
the body.
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Inspect all machine Controls for proper function after cleaning. Refer to the Service Section for proper lubrication if
required.
Operating Safety
SECTION 1
SAFETY
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