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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BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT
DO NOT operate or service this machine until you are fully trained and have read and understand this entire manual.
NEVER operate the unit UNLESS you are fully knowledgeable of all control functions. See the Controls, Switches,
and Indicator Lights section of this manual.
MAKE SURE BEFORE you operate the vehicle or its controls that all individuals are at a safe distance away from the
unit.
DO NOT operate the unit when it needs service or repair.
DO A VISUAL CHECK at the beginning of each shift of the unit and run it through several cycles to find fluid leaks,
broken, missing or malfunctioning, and excessively worn components (including hoses). See the Daily Checklist
section of this manual. If you find leaks, broken, missing or malfunctioning parts, immediately stop and get the
condition repaired or serviced.
USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ALWAYS WEAR the proper safety equipment, such as hard hats, safety shoes, protective eye wear, reflective
clothing and gloves. Confirm with the owner/operator that you are using proper safety equipment.
WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION and avoid contact with oil if possible whenever you work on or about hydraulic
lines or components. NEVER check for oil leaks with your bare hands.
BEWARE OF OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS
KNOW the clearance required for ALL overhead obstructions (such as viaducts and bridges) that you may encounter
when you drive the unit. See the decal in the chassis cab for your unit’s overall height.
NEVER drive the unit under any overhead obstruction of unknown height clearance.
Become familiar with your route. Be aware of all overhead trees and obstructions that could cause problems during
refuse collection.
CHECK the height of the unit after you do any modifications to the chassis suspension. Any chassis suspension
modification may change the height of the unit. See Tables 1 and 2.
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