Labrie AUTOMIZER HELPING-HAND, Operator'S Manual

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14 Safety
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When removing nylon locknuts, always replace them by new ones.
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Never drive this vehicle with the tailgate unlocked.
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Once you have completed your collection route, park the gripper or the bucket inside the hopper.
Generally speaking, when in transport mode, always park the gripper or the bucket inside the
hopper.
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The bucket must be in the DOWN position or parked alongside the body when:
(a) - the truck is parked in the garage or yard at the end of work day;
(b) - the truck is parked for the night or the weekend;
(c) - the truck is being repaired or serviced;
(d) - the truck is on a waste collecting route.
The bucket must be in the UP position or parked in the hopper when:
(a) - the truck is travelling on highways;
(b) - the truck is in transit between two collecting areas;
(c) - the truck is stopped for a lengthy period of time during worktime.
(d) - the truck is travelling and not collecting
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For any work (including cleaning and inspection) that has to be done between the body and the
chassis,
always use the body safety prop. Also, the vehicle must be parked on level ground.
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Before opening and closing the tailgate and/or raising the body, make sure that there is no one
behind the vehicle.
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Do not get into the hopper compartment or try to repair anything behind the packer when it is
moving or when the hydraulic pump is still running. Personnel authorized to get into the hopper
must first lock out and tag out the vehicle, as required by the employer. For more information, see
Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle
on page 43.
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Never stand near or underneath a raised arm or gripper/bucket even if the arm cylinder is
equipped with a holding valve.
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Never, under any circumstances (maintenance or otherwise), stand underneath a loaded body.
Warning!
Do not operate the automated arm until you have been fully trained, and have read and
understood the Operator and Maintenance Manuals supplied with this unit.
Warning! Make sure that all people and obstructions are sufficiently cleared from the automated
arm before moving it. Failure to do so may result in unit and/or property damages,
personal injury or death.
Warning!
Make sure there is enough clearance between raised container and overhead power
lines. The automated arm or the container must not come in direct contact with the
electrical cables for the power to go through the unit. If the unit comes in contact with a
power line, stay in the cab and keep away from any metal parts.