Part No. SCAZ042891 1.3.4
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E&OE
Operating Instructions Scarab M6
HEALTH & SAFETY ADVICE
IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES:
• ONLY TRAINED OPERATIVES SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE OR WORK ON
THIS MACHINE.
• BEFORE DRIVING THE MACHINE ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT MACHINE
CHECKS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT, THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS STOWED.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE HOPPER.
• DO NOT DRIVE THE MACHINE WITH THE HOPPER IN THE RAISED POSITION,
EVEN IF THE HOPPER IS EMPTY.
• NEVER WORK UNDER A RAISED CAB, REAR DOOR OR HOPPER UNLESS THE
APPROPRIATE PROP IS IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
• BEFORE OPERATING EITHER THE HOPPER-TIP OR REAR DOOR CONTROLS,
ENSURE THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE AND THAT IT IS SAFE TO DO
SO. ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE REAR DOOR.
• BEFORE WORKING ON THE MACHINE:
POSITION THE MACHINE ON FIRM, LEVEL GROUND, APPLY THE
HANDBRAKE, STOP BOTH ENGINES, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY.
• ALWAYS WEAR THE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
(PPE) WHEN OPERATING OR WORKING ON THE MACHINE.
• BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE
SWITCHED OFF AND THAT THE MACHINE IS IN NEUTRAL.
• KEEP LONG HAIR, LOOSE CLOTHING AND HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING
PARTS.
• HIGH PRESSURE WATER CAN BE HAZARDOUS, ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE
FACE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING THE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER PUMP
AND WHEN USING THE LANCE.
DO NOT DIRECT THE WATER JET AT OTHER PERSONS.
BEWARE OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS & LAMP
POSTS etc. AND ALWAYS EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
• THE DRIVER’S SEAT SHOULD BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED AS TO GIVE A GOOD
POSTURE WHEN DRIVING
• THE MIRRORS SHOULD BE ADJUSTED SO THE DRIVER HAS A GOOD
ALL-ROUND VIEW OF THE MACHINE SIDES AND SWEEPING EQUIPMENT.
• WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE IN ANY MODE ALWAYS BE AWARE OF
OBJECTS AND PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY AT THE
REAR OF THE MACHINE WHEN REVERSING.
• WHATEVER THE SITUATION, REMEMBER THAT THE RULES OF TRAFFIC AND
ROAD SAFETY MUST BE OBSERVED.
• WHILE OPERATING THIS MACHINE THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF OTHER
PEOPLE ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR.
• NEVER RIDE ON ANY PART OF THE MACHINE OTHER THAN IN THE DRIVERS
CAB.
The universal safety symbol along with red text is used throughout this handbook and when encountered the related information must be
adhered to.
Refers to important information.
Identifies cautionary information and specific procedures when required.
Refers to visual examination to confirm the condition or status of a specific item
OTHER SYMBOLS NOT SHOWN HERE MAY BE USED THROUGHOUT THIS HANDBOOK. WHEN ENCOUNTERED, THEY MUST BE OBSERVED.
REMEMBER, FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
