SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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ATLV 4300 330510 (4
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2012)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or
unsafe practices that could result in
severe personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that
must be followed for safe operation of
equipment.
The machine is suited to vacuum disposable
debris. Do not use the machine other than
described in this Operator Manual.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
WARNING: Machine Can Emit Excessive
Noise. Hearing Loss Can Result. Wear
Hearing Protection.
WARNING: Moving fan blades. Keep
away.
WARNING: Sharp objects in debris
canister. Wear gloves.
WARNING: Spinning fan. Stop engine
before opening debris canister.
WARNING: Engine Emits Toxic Gases.
Severe Respiratory Damage Or
Asphyxiation Can Result. Provide
Adequate Ventilation. Consult With Your
Regulatory Agency For Exposure
Limits. Keep Engine Properly Tuned.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
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Unless trained and authorized.
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Unless operation manual is read and
understood.
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Unless mentally and physically
capable of following machine
instructions.
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In flammable or explosive areas unless
designed for use in those areas.
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In areas with possible falling objects
unless equipped with overhead guard.
2. Before starting machine:
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Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
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Check brakes and steering for proper
operation.
3. When starting machine:
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Keep foot on brake and directional
pedal in neutral.
4. When using machine:
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Use brakes to stop machine.
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Go slowly on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
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Use care when reversing machine.
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Do not carry riders on machine.
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Always follow safety and traffic rules.
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Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
5. Before leaving or servicing machine:
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Stop on level surface.
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Set parking brakes.
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Turn off machine and remove key.
6. Before Opening Or Emptying Hopper:
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Stop on level surface.
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Set parking brakes.
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Turn off vacuum.
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Turn off machine and remove key.
7. When servicing machine:
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Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
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Block machine tires before jacking
machine up.
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Jack machine up at designated
locations only. Block machine up with
jack stands.
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Use hoist or jack that will support the
weight of the machine.
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Wear eye and ear protection when
using pressurized air or water.
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Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
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Avoid contact with battery acid.
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Avoid contact with hot engine coolant.
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Allow engine to cool.
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Keep flames and sparks away from
fuel system service area. Keep area
well ventilated.
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Use cardboard to locate leaking
hydraulic fluid under pressure.
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Use TENNANT supplied or approved
replacement parts.