Labrie EXPERT 2000 2002, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3.0 OPERATOR ’ S MANUAL
3.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Never operate machinery while wearing
jewelry or loose clothing which may catch on
moving parts. Always wear safety equipment
as specified by your employer.
Never operate machinery while under the
influence of ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
When in doubt about the function of a control,
refer to section 3.2
“ Controls Description ” .
It is the employer ’ s responsibility to ensure
that the employees are qualified on the
equipment
’ s operations and safety measures
before working with this equipment.
It is the employee ’ s responsibility to apply
proper procedures and safety measures at all
times.
Nobody should operate the Expert 2000
without having read and completely understood
the operation manual.
Never start, move or operate the equipment
when stepping into it, even after a short time
away, without ensuring that the surrounding
area is clear of any person or object preventing
safe movement or operation.
3.1.1 PRIOR TO START UP
Before starting the vehicle ensure that no
system will engage and start to operate as you
are starting the engine. All electrical should be
off and the hydraulic pump disengaged. The
valve on the hydraulic reservoir should be
open. (See section 3.2.1 “ Engaging Hydraulic
System ” ).
Once the engine is started, wait for the air
pressure to reach 90 PSI, you can then operate
the equipment.
3.1.2 FIRE PROTECTION
It is suggested that at least one ABC type fire
extinguisher (5LB. 10LB or 20LB.) should be
easily accessible from each side of the truck,
inside or outside the cab.
FIGURE #3.1
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
KEEP THE RIGHT AND LEFT-
HAND SIDE FLOOR BOARD
DRY AND CLEAN TO PREVENT
ANY RISK OF SLIPPING OR
ACCIDENTS.
WARNING
3.1.3 CLEANLINESS
Cleanliness is part of safety. Ensure that the
equipment works properly by removing any
compacted garbage in the packer area. Clean
all the truck lights, and safety stickers so you
and the surrounding pedestrians and vehicles
will be safe around the truck at all times.