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Safety Instructions
GB
PUBLIC ROADS
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ALWAYS
observe the applicable rules and regulations for the area in which you are travelling. It is the operator’s repsonsibility to
ensure these are followed.
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It is illegal to use a steering wheel knob when travelling on the public road. The use of this may cause serious injury or death.
•
NEVER
travel on a public road with the skip loaded or raised.
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width.
GRADIENTS
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Never operate the machine on a gradient steeper than 25% (1/4) or 16% (1/6) for a sideways gradient.
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An unladen dumper
MUST ONLY
be reversed up a gradient or driven forwards down a gradient.
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A laden dumper
MUST ONLY
be driven forwards up a gradient or reversed down a gradient.
•
NEVER
exceed 5mph when on operating on a gradient.
•
If possible, avoid parking the dumper on a gradient.
BATTERY
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NEVER
isolate the battery when the engine is running. This may cause serious damage to the dumper electrics.
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Before carrying out any welding on the dumper, the battery must be disconnected.
•
NEVER
use a battery if the electrolyte is frozen.
ALWAYS
keep the battery at full charge to prevent the electrolyte from freezing.
•
Before disconnecting and connecting the battery
ENSURE
switches are set to off. When disconnecting the battery, take off the
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Batteries contain caustic sulphuric acid which will cause severe burning. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Always wear
safety glasses and acid resistant gloves when handling the battery.
EXTERNAL
CONTACT
• Flush the affected area with generous amounts of water. Seek medical attention immediately.
EYES
• Flush with generous amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
INTERNAL
CONTACT
• Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
DO NOT
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A frozen battery can explode if an attempt is made to charge or jump start the machine. Allow the battery to thaw before attempting
either
operation.
• To prevent the battery from freezing, always maintain the battery at full charge.
• Hydrogen gas contained within the battery is explosive.
DO NOT
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when charging the battery or while the - engine is running.
•
DO NOT
short circuit the battery terminals with metal items.
•
ALWAYS
check the electrolyte level with the engine switched
OFF
.
NEVER
add electrolyte to a charged battery, use only distilled
water.
• Replace battery if cracked or leaking.
TRANSPORTATION
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This dumper is heavy. Use suitable lifting equipment to lift the machine using the designated lifting point.
• Always
switch
OFF
the engine before transporting, moving it around the site or servicing it.
•
DO NOT
use the dumper to transport people.
•
If transporting the dumper on a trailer bed,
ALWAYS
use the designated strapping hooks and
ENSURE
the parking brake is applied
on the machine.
TOWING
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The dumper has a Tow Hitch option but the dumper is not a tractor and must
NEVER
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If the dumper is used on site for towing trailers, the payload must be distributed with 25% in the dumper skip and 75% in the trailer.
The maximum payload for the dumper must
NEVER
be exceeded with the combination of towed equipment and the weight in the
dumper
skip.
•
ENSURE
the Tow Hitch is secured to the dumper as per the Assembly Instructions.
•
The handling and steering capabilities of the dumper can be affected when towing.
•
ALWAYS
refer to the owners manual of the equipment being towed when coupling to the dumper.
ONLY
couple them with the
specially designed equipment.
•
If using optional equipment such as a trailer,
ENSURE
that all lights and related indicator lamps are mounted and working correctly.
