SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3
500ze YM180 (11
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2012)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The following precautions are used throughout
this manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION: To warn of unsafe practices
that could result in minor or moderate
personal injury.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator. Know when
these conditions can exist. Locate all safety
devices on the machine. Report machine damage
or faulty operation immediately.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep
sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support arm.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay
clear of hopper lift arms.
WARNING: Flammable materials can
cause explosion or fire. Do not use
flammable materials in tank. Only use
water.
WARNING: Do not spray people or
animals. Severe personal injury can
result. Wear eye protection. Hold
sprayer with two hands.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
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Unless 18 years of age or older.
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Unless trained and authorized.
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Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
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Unless mentally and physically
capable of following machine
instructions.
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If it is not in proper operating
condition.
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In areas that are too dark to safely see
the controls or operate the machine
unless operating / headlights are
turned on.
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In areas where flammable
vapors/liquids or combustible dusts
are present.
2. Before starting machine:
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Check machine for fluid leaks.
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Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
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Check brakes and steering for proper
operation.
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Adjust seat and fasten seat belt.
3. When starting machine:
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Keep foot on brake and place
directional lever in neutral.
4. When using machine:
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Do not pick up burning or smoking
debris, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes
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Use brakes to stop machine.
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Go slowly on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
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Keep all parts of body inside operator
station while machine is moving.
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Use care when reversing machine.
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Move machine with care when hopper
is raised.
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Make sure adequate clearance is
available before raising hopper.
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Do not raise hopper when machine is
on an incline.
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Do not make adjustments on MD3
machine management system while
the machine is moving. Always stop
machine before making adjustments.
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Do not operate machine if MD3 display
screen is inoperable.
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Never allow children to play on or
around machine.
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Do not carry passengers on machine.
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Always follow safety and traffic rules.
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Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
