WARNING: Do not use
PowerMate
®
equipment if it is damaged. Check for
corrosion. Failure to do so may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to
injury, damage or loss of property, and loss of life.
Inspect
the PowerMate
®
unit (see maintenance section) prior to using to ensure the
operation can be safely completed. Insure all components of the unit are secure
and functioning.
Do not use
accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as
this may increase risk of damage and cause hazards.
Use
only PowerMate
®
accessories best suited for the application ie: Strapbar
Attachment for box type loads, Cylinder
attachment for cylindrical loads, etc.
Insure
that the PowerMate
®
unit is charged and ready for the operation.
CAUTION
: Barriers, warning signs, designated walkways or other safeguards must be
provided where pedestrians are exposed to the risk of collision.
Plan
your work. Make a plan of action from picking up the load to the point where the
load is delivered. Check for doorway size, pathway surfaces, ceiling heights, tight
corners, stair step size and integrity, turn radius considerations, etc.. Always use the
recommended number of operators for a load.
Check
the work site. Inspect the area to be traversed with the PowerMate
®
unit. Avoid
debris, rough
surfaces, pot holes, bumps, steep grades, etc.. Avoid spills of any kind,
slippery surfaces, soft ground, and standing water. Observe any condition that may
cause loss of control of the PowerMate
®
unit leading to injury and/or property damage.
Ensure
planned route for PowerMate
®
operation is clear of obstacles and un-involved
personnel. When visibility is obstructed
use spotter person for direction instruction
and/or clear path of obstacles and un-involved personnel.
Do Not Place
the PowerMate
®
Unit on an unstable surface. Supporting surface must
be capable of carrying the loaded PowerMate
®
Unit with Operator(s). Check the
condition of stairs and the edges of loading docks and vehicle beds. When moving on
or off a vehicle, be prepared for movement in the vehicle suspension system.
Do not use
PowerMate
®
equipment in an enclosed space where oxygen, flammable,
explosive or toxic vapours are present and/or are given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some mothproofing substances, or in an area where flammable dust is
present.
SAFETY INSPECTION
ENVIRONMENT SAFETY
PowerMate
®
Operation Manual
2.05
PN 013120 Rev.D2
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