Ezgo REFRESHER 1200, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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SAFETY INFORMATION
The following text is provided as recommended by part II of ANSI/ITSDF B56.8 - 2005. The manufacturer strongly
endorses the contents of this specification.
6 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Like other machines, carriers can cause injury if improperly used or maintained. Part II contains broad safety
practices applicable to carrier operation. Before operation, the user shall establish such additional specific safety prac-
tices as may reasonably be required for safe operation.
6.1.2 Premise review — The user shall periodically review their premises, and as conditions warrant, identify areas
where carriers should not be operated and to identify possible hazards such as the following examples:
a) Steep Grade — In areas where steep grades exist, carrier operation should be restricted to the designated vehi-
cle’s pathways where possible, and shall be identified with a suitable warning giving the following information:
“Warning, steep grade.”
b) Wet Areas — Wet areas could cause a carrier to lose traction and could affect steering, stability and braking.
c) Sharp Turns, Blind Spots, Bridge Approaches — Sharp turns, blind spots, bridge approaches, and other poten-
tially hazardous areas shall be identified with a suitable warning to the operator of the nature of the hazard and
stating the proper precautions to be taken to avoid the hazard.
d) Loose Terrain — Loose terrain could cause a carrier to lose traction and could affect steering, stability, and
braking.
6.2 Operation
Experience has shown that carriers, which comply with the provisions, stated in paragraph 9 . 3.9 are stable when
properly operated and when operated in accordance with specific safety rules and practices established to meet actual
operating terrain and conditions. However, improper operation, faulty maintenance, or poor housekeeping may contrib-
ute to a condition of instability and defeat the purpose of the standard. Some of the conditions which may affect stability
are failure of the user to follow safety practices; also, ground and floor conditions, grade, speed, loading, the operation
of the carrier with improper loads, battery weight, dynamic and static forces, and the judgment exercised by the carrier
operator.
a) The user shall train carrier operators to adhere strictly to the operating instructions stated in this Standard.
b) The user shall survey specific operating conditions and environment, and establish and train carrier operators to
comply with additional, specific safety practices.
6.3 Nameplates, Markings, Capacity, and Modifications
6.3.1 The user shall maintain in a legible condition all nameplates, warnings, and instructions, which are supplied by
the manufacturer.
6.3.2 Except as provided in 6.3.4, no modifications or alterations to a carrier, which may affect the capacity, stability,
or safe operation of the carrier, shall be made without the prior written approval of the original carrier manufacturer or a
successor thereof. When the carrier manufacturer or its successor approves a modification or alteration, appropriate
changes shall be made to capacity plates, decals, tags, and operation and maintenance manuals
6.3.3 As required under paragraphs 6.3.1 or 6.3.2, the manufacturer shall be contacted to secure new nameplates,
warnings, or instructions, which shall then be affixed in their proper place on the carrier.
6.3.4 In the event that the carrier manufacturer is no longer in business and there is no successor in interest to the
business, the user may arrange for a modification or alteration to a carrier, provided however, the controlling party
shall:
(1) Arrange for the modification or alteration to be designed, tested, and implemented by an engineer(s) expert in
carrier(s) and their safety;