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1OPVM26EN – April 2018
VM26-J
Safety
Additional Safety Hazards
Explosion and Fire Hazards
DO NOT operate the machine in hazardous locations or locations where potentially
flammable or explosive gases or particles may be present.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Conduct a thorough prestart inspection of the machine and test all functions before each work
shift to check for damage, malfunction and unauthorized modification. Tag and remove a
damaged, malfunctioning or modified machine from service. DO NOT use a damaged,
malfunctioning or modified machine.
Routine maintenance must be performed by the operator before each work shift. Scheduled
maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician at scheduled intervals. Tag
and remove from service any machine that has not had scheduled preventative maintenance
performed.
Check that all safety and instructional decals are in place and undamaged.
Check that the operator’s, safety and responsibilities manuals are present in the storage
container located in the platform. All manuals must be complete, undamaged and readable.
Bodily Injury Hazards
DO NOT operate the machine when there is a hydraulic fluid or air leak. Hydraulic fluid or air
under pressure can penetrate and/or burn skin.
All compartments must remain closed and secure during machine operation. Improper
contact with components under any cover will cause serious injury. Only trained maintenance
personnel should access compartments. The operator should only access a compartment when
performing prestart inspection.
Weld Line to Platform Safety (if equipped)
Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions provided with the welding power
unit.
Do not connect weld leads or cables unless the welding power unit is turned off at the platform
controls.
DO NOT operate unless the weld cables are properly connected.
DO NOT connect the ground lead to the platform.
Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective clothing and eye wear when working with
batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize battery acid spills with baking soda and
water.
Explosion Hazard
Keep sparks, flame and lighted tobacco away from batteries. Batteries emit explosive gas.
Leave the battery tray open while charging to avoid gas buildup.
Electrocution Hazard
Avoid contact with electrical terminals.
