Before operating the
TWISTER
please read the entire operation and safety manual with
complete understanding of the safety section. If you have any questions on safety and
precautions please call 1-866-636-7763.
There are several advantages to an effective safety program which include: lower operating
costs, lower workman compensations, less work time lost, high employee morale, and less
problems. No one can work safely without knowing what precautions to take to insure personal
safety. Operators must know what equipment to wear, which job practices are safe and which
are not, and must be aware of what hazards are possible in the work area. A regular schedule of
Preventive Maintenance on your equipment is the best protection against unpleasant surprises
that slow production and sometimes result in injuries. Here are a few suggested safety tips.
1.
The first step before any maintenance or inspection takes place should be to stop the
engine and disconnect the battery terminals.
2.
Wear proper eye and ear protection and heavy duty work gloves at all times.
3.
Practice good Preventive Maintenance.
4.
Practice good housekeeping.
5.
Allow the TWISTER to come to a complete stop, turn off engine, and chock rear
wheels before performing any maintenance procedures.
6.
Replace worn parts when necessary.
7.
Do not reach into blade or control arm areas while machine is in operation.
8.
Do not attempt to open any access door until the machine has come to a complete stop
and the engine and propane is turned off.
9.
Be sure all electrical inspections or changes are done by a qualified electrician.
10.
Loose surface coating can cause dangerous footing. Always be alert and careful.
11.
After replacing parts, be sure all tools used are removed from the machine. Be sure all
bolts and nuts are tightened. The loose connection of a rotating part could cause the part
to fly off with explosive force, causing serious damage to the equipment and possible
injury to the operator.
12.
Always lower blade to the ground when the machine is unoccupied by the operator.
Serious bodily injury may result if arms are not in the lowered position when not
occupied.
13.
Never allow unauthorized personnel or the general public into the work area.
14.
The work area should be barricaded off to adequately keep all untrained persons out of
the work site. If an unauthorized person enters the work area, stop the machine
immediately and do not restart the machinery until they have left the work area.
15.
Always allow a 200 foot buffer safety zone around all surface preparation activity.
16.
Always run the TWISTER in a well ventilated area, with an approved OSHA air
monitoring system in place at all times.
17.
Read and obey all safety labels placed on the machinery at all times. If safety labels have
been destroyed or removed call 1-866-636-7763 for free replacement prior to operating
the machinery.
18.
The TWISTER is
not a toy.
All operators must be over 18 years of age and must have
read and reviewed the safety and procedures manual before operating the machinery.
19.
The TWISTER is designed for surface preparation
ONLY.
It is not intended for towing,
pushing or any other procedure not described in this manual.
