Operator's Manual
First Edition • First Printing
Part No. 216062
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Inspections
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation
inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
Know and understand the workplace
inspection before going on to the next
section.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Fundamentals
The workplace inspection helps the operator
determine if the workplace is suitable for safe
machine operation. It should be performed by the
operator prior to moving the machine to the
workplace.
It is the operator's responsibility to read and
remember the workplace hazards, then watch for
and avoid them while moving, setting up and
operating the machine.
Before the machine is used, and during use, always
make sure that signing requirements and placement
of appropriate warning signs and/or the employment
of signal/flag personnel on the support structure are
followed and in accordance with instructions
provided by the owner of the support structure, or
federal, state or local ordinances addressing traffic
control provisions covering lane closure
procedures.
It is the operator’s responsibility to follow all special
work site rules provided by the owner, user, or the
organization having jurisdiction over the project.
Workplace Inspection
Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous
situations:
o
Drop-offs or holes
o
Bumps, obstructions or debris on the support
structure
o
Grade and super elevation slopes that exceed
the machine’s capability
o
Unstable or slippery surfaces
o
All obstructions, i.e. light poles, and high voltage
conductors
o
Gas transmission lines
o
Hazardous locations
o
Inadequate surface support to withstand all load
forces imposed by the machine and its
deployed outriggers/stabilizers
o
Wind and weather conditions
o
The presence of traffic above or below the
support structure including trains, water crafts,
and vehicles
o
The presence of unauthorized personnel
o
Other possible unsafe conditions