Taylor-Dunn ET 3000, Manual

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Introduction
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MB-T48-02
T-48 AC / ET 3000
WHO SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended for use by anyone who is going
to operate, own, perform maintenance on, service, or
order parts for this Taylor-Dunn
®
vehicle. Each person
should be familiar with the parts of this manual that apply
to their use of this vehicle.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Of the Owner...
The owner of this or any Taylor-Dunn
®
vehicle is responsible for the overall maintenance and repairs
of the vehicle, as well as the training of operators. Owners should keep a record of conducted training
and maintenance performed on the vehicle. (OSHA Regulation, 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial
Truck Operator Training).
Of the Operator...
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle, preoperational and operational checks
on the vehicle, and the reporting of any problems to service and repair personnel.
Of the Service Personnel...
The service personnel are responsible for the service and maintenance of the vehicle. At no time should
a service person allow any untrained personnel to service or repair this or any Taylor-Dunn
®
vehicle.
For the purposes of training, a qualified service person may oversee the repairs or services being made
to a vehicle by an individual in training. At no time should an untrained individual be allowed to service
or repair a vehicle without supervision. This manual is not a training guide.
Of the Passengers ...
The passengers are responsible to remain fully seated, keeping their hands, arms, and legs inside
the vehicle at all times. Each passenger should be fully aware of the vehicle’s operation. All forms of
recklessness are to be avoided. Do not engage in horseplay.