Western Global FuelCube FCP1000, Operator'S Manual

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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
1.
Safety of the operator and bystanders is
one of the main concerns in designing
and developing a machine. However,
every year many accidents occur which
could have been avoided by a few
seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment. You,
the operator, can avoid many accidents
by observing the following precautions
in this section. To avoid personal injury
or death, study the following precautions
and insist those working with you or for
you, follow them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this
manual may show an assembly with a
safety shield removed. However,
equipment should never be used in this
condition. Keep all shields in place. If
shield removal becomes necessary for
repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction
sign that is not readable or is missing.
Location of such safety signs is
indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs
which can hinder alertness or
coordination while using this equipment.
Consult your doctor about using this
machine while taking prescription
medications.
5. Under no circumstances should
young children be allowed to work
with this equipment. Do not allow
persons to use or assemble this unit
until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety
precautions and of how it works.
Review the safety instructions with all
users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children
and persons unfamiliar with its
operation. The operator should be a
responsible, properly trained and
physically able person familiar with
refueling and trained in this equipment’s
operations. If the elderly are assisting
with work, their physical limitations need
to be recognized and accommodated.
7. Keep all flames, sparks or smoking
material away from
FUEL CUBE
TM
and
working area. Do not smoke around
unit.
8. Never exceed the limits of a piece of
machinery. If its ability to do its job, or
to do so safely, is in question -
DON’T
TRY IT.
9.
Do not modify the equipment in any
way. Unauthorized modification may
result in serious injury or death and may
impair the function and life of the
equipment.
10.
In addition to the design and
configuration of this implement,
including Safety Signs and Safety
Equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and
proper training of personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance,
and storage of the machine. Refer also
to Safety Messages and operation
instruction in each of the appropriate
sections of the machine Manuals. Pay
close attention to the Safety Signs
affixed to the equipment.
11.
It is a serious offence to contaminate the
ground or any water supply with spilt
fuel. Care must be taken when filling
FUEL CUBE
TM
or refueling equipment
from the FUEL CUBE
TM
. Stay and
monitor fuel transfers to prevent
overfilling or spilling fuel on the ground
or in the interstice.