HEIL PT 1000, Operation Manual

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Issued September 2017
Safety Messages and Decals Copyright 2017, Heil Environmental
Printed in U.S.A.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT operate the unit under the influence of
alcohol or drugs or when extremely tired or when you
are not alert, as this may result in an accident that
can cause serious injury or death.
DO NOT operate the unit unless you have the proper
training and vehicle operator license.
ALWAYS carry and maintain a fire extinguisher and
first aid kit in the unit. MAKE SURE you know how to
use them.
CLEAN AS NECESSARY any safety decals that you
cannot read at a safe viewing distance from the
hazard because of dirt. If any decals are illegible from
damage or wear,
REPLACE them IMMEDIATELY .
Get decals from your Heil dealer or Heil.
DO NOT use this refuse collection vehicle to TOW
another vehicle or equipment. It IS NOT DESIGNED
or equipped to tow another vehicle or other
equipment. Towing another vehicle or equipment
may result in injury or death to the operator or other
people or damage to the unit.
MAKE SURE all individuals are clear of any
moving parts, mechanisms or components of
the unit before you operate the controls.
DISENGAGE the PTO or MOVE the PUMP ON
switch to OFF so the pump shuts off when you are
not using the unit, when you are repairing the unit,
when you are working on the unit, or when traveling
in the unit for longer than two minutes.
Engage the PTO or MOVE the PUMP ON switch to
ON ONLY when you are on route OR as necessary
to perform repairs.
When the unit is stored or not in use, you MUST do
the following:
o
SET all lift cylinders to the collapsed position.
o
For units with manual transmissions,
DISENGAGE the PTO and MOVE the PUMP ON
switch to OFF.
o
For units with automatic transmissions, MOVE the
PUMP ON switch to OFF.
o
REMOVE the key from the ignition. This helps
prevent tampering by unauthorized persons.
o
Refer to Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedure .
You must be attentive at all times while you operate
the controls and be ready to stop or reverse the
function if necessary.
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