RHINO RHINO 7214 MSL, Operator'S Manual

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© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking. Oil is expensive
and its presence could present a hazard. Do not check for leaks with your
hand! Use a piece of heavy paper or cardboard. High- pressure oil streams
from breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage
including gangrene. If oil does penetrate the skin, have the injury treated
immediately by a physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure.
Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result
from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Power
Unit and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and
highways. Make sure the Power Unit steering and brakes are in good
condition and operate properly.
Before transporting the Power Unit and Implement, determine the safe
transport speeds for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the
following rules:
1. Test the Power Unit at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly.
Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of
the Power Unit and Implement.
As you increase the speed of the Power Unit the stopping distance
increases. Determine the maximum safe transport speed for you and
this Equipment.
2. Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed
through the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate at a
higher speed. Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning
sharply to prevent the Power Unit and Implement from turning over.
Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equipment
before operating on roads or uneven ground.
3. Only transport the Power Unit and Implement at the speeds that you
have determined are safe and which allow you to properly control the
equipment.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Power Unit with
weak or faulty brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick
roads, the braking distance increases: Use extreme care and reduce your
speed. When operating in traffic always use the Power Unit's flashing
warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of the traffic around you
and watch out for the other guy.
Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the Implement
while it is in motion or while Power Unit engine is running. Make sure the
Power Unit engine is off before working on the Implement!
Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary
with authorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken
parts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and
washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in
good working order.
SAFETY
SAFETY
DANGER!
WARNING!
DANGER!
WARNING!
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