CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Vision 17B/BT
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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
ADVERTENCIA
DANGER:
Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in
severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER
statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING:
Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result
in injury to you or to other personnel; property damage could
occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in
your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
CAUTION:
Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result in
damage to the machine or to other property. Read and observe all
CAUTION statements found in our Owner's Manual and on your
machine.
DANGER:
Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or
maintenance procedure to your Clarke Technology machine could result in injury to
you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as
well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your
operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to
operate this machine.
DANGER:
Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or
property damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled.
Inspect the machine carefully before operation.
DANGER:
Machines can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and
vapors. Do not use this machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or
other flammable materials. This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust.
DANGER:
Lead acid batteries generate gases which can cause an explosion. Keep sparks and
flames away from batteries. Do not smoke around this machine. Charge the batteries
only in an area with good ventilation. Make sure that the AC charger plug is unplugged
from the wall receptacle before connecting or disconnecting the DC plug to or from
the battery pack.
DANGER:
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose as hazardous waste. Observe all federal, state and
local environmental regulations for acid or lead scrap. Send batteries to a battery
recycling center for reclamation following applicable federal, state and local regula-
tions.
DANGER
:
Working with batteries can be dangerous! Always wear eye protection and protective
clothing when working near batteries. Remove all jewelry. Do not put tools or other
metal objects across the battery terminals, or the tops of the batteries.
DANGER
:
Using a charger with a damaged power cord could result in an electrocution. Do not
use the charger if the power cord is damaged.
WARNING:
Operating this machine from anywhere other than from the back of the machine could result
in injury or damage. Operate this machine only from the rear.
WARNING:
This machine is heavy. Get assistance before attempting to transport or move it. Use two able
persons to move the machine on a ramp or incline. Always move slowly. Do not turn the
machine on a ramp. If operating a machine on a gradient over 2%, do not stop, turn, or park.
Read the "Procedures For Transporting" in this manual before transporting.
