RUMBLE HOG RH7500, Operation Manual

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Section 1:
Safety Information
NOTICE:
INDICATES A SITUATION WHICH CAN CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE MACHINE, PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND/OR THE
ENVIRONMENT OR CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO OPERATE
IMPROPERLY.
CAUTION
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT
IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
WARNING
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DANGER
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
1.1 Safety hazard & warning labels
Pavement grinding equipment can cause serious injury or even death if it is not operated or main-
tained properly. This manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure
the safe operation and maintenance of the equipment. These instructions are in the form of a General
Safety Section as well as individual NOTICE, CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER statements. There
are also WARNING AND DANGER LABELS located on some components. You should read these warn-
ings carefully and make sure you understand the nature of the hazard as well as the precautions and
recommended procedures required to ensure your safety. The following definitions apply:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every precaution has been taken by Hog Technologies to reduce the risks associated with possible in-
jury and damage from electrical faults, hydraulic components and mechanical failure. However, your
own precaution and good maintenance procedures are necessary in order to maintain a safe working
environment.
All instructions given in this book are as seen from the rear looking forward. Common industry ter-
minology is used throughout the manual.