paladin FFC LAF5647, Operator And Parts Manual

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SAFETY STATEMENTS
THIS SYMBOL BY ITSELF OR WITH A WARNING WORD THROUGHOUT
T
HIS
MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
DANGER
THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL
RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
WARNING
THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
COULD RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
CAUTION
THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE MINOR INJURY COULD RESULT IF
THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
NOTICE
NOTICE INDICATES A PROPERTY DAMAGE MESSAGE.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! READ MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Improper installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment could result in
serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel should read this manual,
as well as all manuals related to this equipment and the prime mover thoroughly
before beginning installation, operation, or maintenance. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE PRIME MOVER'S MANUAL(S).
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS
Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or
working on this equipment. Know and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws,
and other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work
practices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing, or
operating this equipment.
KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT
Know your equipment’s capabilities, dimensions and operations before operating.
Visually inspect your equipment before you start, and never operate equipment that
is not in proper working order with all safety devices intact. Check all hardware to
ensure it is tight. Make certain that all locking pins, latches, and connection devices
are properly installed and secured. Remove and replace any damaged, fatigued, or
excessively worn parts. Make certain all safety decals are in place and are legible.
Keep decals clean, and replace them if they become worn and hard to read.