Charlatte CT5G, Руководство пользователя

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CT5G GASOLINE CARGO TRACTOR
CHARLATTE AMERICA, INC.
Chapter 1
Page 3-8
Dec. 17
B. Safety
This tractor is designed to travel on relatively smooth terrain and to tow freight and cargo to and
from the aircraft. COMPLETE understanding of the operation and use of this unit is required to
maintain a safe environment for the operator and other persons in the work area.
1. Pre-Start Inspection
a. Read this entire guide before attempting to operate this unit. You should be familiar with
the controls and their functions before the unit is energized.
b. Inspect the unit by performing a pre-operational inspection. Have any malfunctioning,
broken or missing parts corrected or replaced before use.
c. Verify that all maintenance has been performed.
d. Verify that all instruction and safety labels are in place and legible. These are as
important as any other equipment on the machine.
e. Clean any foreign material from the unit and operator’s compartment.
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Check that all covers are closed before operating unit.
2. Starting
a. Do not operate any controls located inside the operator’s compartment from outside the
operator’s compartment to prevent the unit from hitting you or other personnel.
3. Operating
a. Operation and servicing of this unit must be performed by properly trained and authorized
persons only.
b. Always make sure that no person or obstruction is in your line of travel before starting the
unit into motion.
c. Never climb onto, or climb out of the unit while it is in motion.
d. Do not operate the unit with any part of your body outside of the operator’s compartment.
e. Use extreme caution and be observant when maneuvering unit or working in close
quarters or blind travel areas. Slow down and sound horn when operating unit in this
type of area.
f. Never carry passengers outside of the passenger’s seat to prevent the passengers from
being thrown off or crushed between the unit and outside objects.
g. Always look in all directions before changing your direction of travel.
h. Always follow all safety rules of each particular airline when operating unit.
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If problems or equipment malfunctions are encountered while operating the unit, it must
be properly shutdown and repaired. Continuing to use malfunctioning equipment can not
only be unsafe for the operator and other personnel, but can lead to further damage to
the unit as well.
4. Stopping
a. Always set the parking brake when the unit is not in operation.
b. Consider the size and weight of the unit when allowing for maneuverability and braking.
This situation is magnified in severe weather conditions and on grades.
c. Always park the unit on solid level ground. If this is not possible, chock all four (4) wheels
in both directions.
d. Use proper flags, warnings or barriers when parking in areas of traffic .
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