STEWART-AMOS Starfire S-5, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Last Update July 2013
Safety Features
This machine is equipped with many safety features. To operate this equipment safely, it is
imperative to be aware of these functions. Please read all of the features listed, as the order they
are presented does not reflect the degree of importance. Some safety features listed are options
and MAY or MAY NOT be on your unit.
If there are concerns, report to your supervisor or maintenance department.
1. Decals - These must be clean and visible at all times.
2. Mirrors - A variety of mirrors, including large convex ones, are to help ensure adequate
rear vision. These must be properly adjusted, clean and visible at all times!
3. Cameras – All machines are equipped with side and rear cameras, if so equipped, they
must be in proper working order at all times. The rear camera option is also wired to the
chassis transmission, when the chassis is shifted into reverse the rear camera will
automatically activate and will go off automatically when chassis is shifted out of reverse.
4. Marker Lights - There is 1 marker lamp on each side of the sweeper and an ID bar at the
back on the elevator cover. Marker lights are wired direct to chassis lights and come on
with chassis lights.
5. Beacon and/or Strobe Lights - The switch is installed in the sweeper control box inside
the cab. The lights are mounted on the front and rear canopy of sweeper.
6. Gutter Broom Lights - These lights are used for work lights and are mounted at both
gutter brooms. The switch is found on the control box in the cab.
7. Main Broom Light - This light is used for a work light and is mounted on the drivers side
at the back above the main broom. The switch for this work light is combined with the
gutter broom light switch in the 3rd position.
8. Backup Alarm - When the truck is put into reverse this alarm sounds. The alarm is
mounted to the rear canopy frame.
9. Hopper Safety Prop - If any work is to be done under a lifted hopper, insert props into the
main frame roller rails. This will restrict any movement of the scissors frame sliders, thus
keeping the hopper stable. NEVER use the safety pins to hold a LOADED HOPPER!
10. Arrow Board (option) - A separate control box mounted in the cab controls the arrow
board mounted on the rear of the sweeper. A switch and pattern selector with indicator
lights controls the order the light pattern.
11. Fire Extinguisher (option) - This is located in the cab behind the driver’s seat.
12. First Aid Kit (option) - This is loca ted inside the cab behind the driver’s seat.