Labrie MINIMAX, Maintenance Manual

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Safety 9
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Do not operate this vehicle if there are any signs of damage or incomplete repairs.
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Report any doubts that you might have and any safety service requirements regarding this vehicle
to a supervisor.
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When removing nylon locknuts, always replace them with new ones.
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Before opening and closing the tailgate(s), make sure no one is 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 20.
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Never stand underneath a raised arm/gripper.
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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. If the unit comes in contact with a power line, stay in the cab and keep
away from any metal parts.
Danger!
Never drive this vehicle if the automated arm is not fully retracted to its home position.
The unit would be simply too wide to be driven. Failure to fully retract the arm will result
in unit and /or property damage, severe injury or even death. Warning red lights on
dashboard flash when the arm is not completely retracted to its home position.
Warning! Remove all control levers from the proportional valve. These levers should be used for
maintenance purposes only.