GENERAL INFORMATION
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186E MM160 (6–94)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their descriptions:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or
unsafe practices which could result in
severe personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must
be followed for safe operation of equipment.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment. Read this manual carefully. Know
when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety
devices on the machine. Then, take necessary
steps to train machine operating personnel.
Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately. Do not use the machine if it is not in
proper operating condition.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do Not Operate Machine:
– Unless Trained And Authorized.
– Unless Operation Manual Is Read And
Understood.
– In Flammable Or Explosive Areas
Unless Designed For Use In Those
Areas.
2. Before Starting Machine:
– Make Sure All Safety Devices Are In
Place And Operate Properly.
– Check Brakes And Steering For Proper
Operation.
3. When Using Machine:
– Go Slow On Grades And Slippery
Surfaces.
– Use Care When Backing Machine.
4. Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine:
– Stop On Level Surface.
– Set Parking Brake.
– Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
5. When Servicing Machine:
– Avoid Moving Parts. Do Not Wear
Loose Jackets, Shirts, Or Sleeves
When Working On Machine.
– Use Hoist Or Jack Of Adequate
Capacity To Lift Machine.
– Wear Eye And Ear Protection When
Using Pressurized Air Or Water.
– Disconnect Battery Connections
Before Working On Machine.
– Avoid Contact With Battery Acid.
– Use TENNANT Supplied Or Equivalent
Replacement Parts.
WARNING: Batteries Emit Hydrogen
Gas. Explosion Or Fire Can Result.
Keep Sparks And Open Flame Away. Keep
Covers Open When Charging.
WARNING: Heavy Hopper. Get Help To
Handle.
WARNING: Flammable Materials Can
Cause An Explosion Or Fire. Do Not
Use Flammable Materials In Tank(s).
WARNING: Flammable Materials Or
Reactive Metals Can Cause Explosion
Or Fire. Do Not Pick Up.
