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SAFETY INFORMATION
Operator safety is a principle concern in the de-
sign and distribution of equipment. Many ac-
cidents can be avoided by taking the time to
become familiar with the equipment and how to
operate it safely.
Do not use or operate any equipment until the
Operators Manual has been read and thorough-
ly understood.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts
an operator to instructions concerning
personal safety. Always read and fol-
low the instructions. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
Along with the safety alert symbol is a signal
word. It will be the word
“CAUTION”, “WARN-
ING”, or “DANGER”.
These signal words are
defined as follows.
CAUTION - A reminder for proper safety prac-
tices and directs attention to following them.
Equipment decals of this class are yellow
and black.
WARNING - A reminder for proper safety
practices and what can happen if they are
ignored. This has a more serious conse-
quence than CAUTION. Equipment decals of
this class are yellow and black.
DANGER - Denotes the most serious safety
hazard. It is a reminder for observing the
stated precautions and what can happen if
they are ignored. Equipment decals of this
class are red and white.
CAUTION: For your protection we
strongly recommend that you read,
understand, and heed the following
information.
1. If the operator’s manual is lost or missing
from any Hiniker equipment contact Hiniker
to obtain a replacement.
2. Read the operators manual thoroughly.
Make sure that you understand and know
how to safely operate the equipment. Snow-
plows can kill or injure an untrained or care-
less operator.
3. Do not attempt to service any equipment un-
less you know how to do it safely.
4. Do not be in a hurry. Take time to ensure
proper procedures have been followed.
PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOW-
ING:
ALWAYS inspect lift system bolts and pins when-
ever attaching or detaching the plow, and before
traveling. Worn or damaged components could
result in the plow dropping while driving, causing
an accident.
NEVER place fingers in mounting holes to check
alignment. Sudden shifting of the plow could se-
verely injure a finger.
NEVER stand between the vehicle and mold-
board or directly in front of the moldboard when
it is being operated. Clearance between the
moldboard and vehicle changes as the mold-
board is operated. Serious injury can result from
the moldboard striking a body or dropping on
hands or feet.
NEVER work on the vehicle without having a
fully charged fire extinguisher available. A 5 lb.
or larger CO2 or dry chemical unit specified for
gasoline, chemical, or electrical fires is recom
-
mended.
NEVER smoke while working on the vehicle.
Gasoline and battery acid vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
ALWAYS operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated
area. The carbon monoxide in exhaust fumes
is highly toxic. It can cause serious injury or
death.
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