Patriot Pathfinder, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY AND OPERATION RULES
GENERAL SAFETY STATEMENTS
Safety precautions are essential when the use of any mechanical equipment is involved. These
precautions are necessary when using, storing, and servicing mechanical equipment. Using this
equipment with the respect and caution demanded will considerably lessen the possibilities of personal
injury. If safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury or property damage may occur.
This unit is for specific applications. It should not be modified or/and used for any application other
than which it was designed. If there are any questions regarding its application, write or call Minden
Machine Shop, Inc for more information, at 1-800-264-6587. Do not use this unit until you have been
advised.
Read this entire manual carefully - know your equipment. Consider the application, limitations, and
the potential hazards specific to your unit. Occupational safety is of prime concern to us. This manual
was written with the safety of the operator and others who come in contact with the equipment as our
prime concern. The manual presents some of the day-to-day work problems encountered by the
operator and other personnel. We wrote this manual to help you understand safe operating procedures
for Patriot Pathfinder Trailers. We want you as our partner in safety. A copy of this manual should be
available to all persons who may operate this machine.
It is your responsibility as an owner or operator or supervisor, to know what specific requirements,
precautions and work hazards exist and to make these known to all other personnel working with the
equipment or in the area, so that they too may take any necessary safety precautions that may be
required. Avoid any alterations of the equipment. Such alterations may create a dangerous situation
where serious injury or death may occur.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
3 BIG REASONS
1 Accidents disable and kill
2
Accidents cost money
3
Accidents can be avoided
Signal Words
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with safety messages.
The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER – An immediate and specific hazard, which will result in severe personal injury or death if
proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
– A specific hazard or unsafe practice, which could result in severe personal injury or
death if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
– Unsafe practices which could result in personal injury if proper precautions are not
taken, or a reminder of good safety practices.