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PREPARATION
OPERATOR;
START BY READING AND FULLY UNDERSTANDING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. IF SOMETHING IS NOT
UNDERSTOOD, HAVE SOMEONE ELSE READ AND EXPLAIN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OPERATOR OR
CALL THE MANUFACTURER FOR INFORMATION. AN UNINFORMED OPERATOR CAN SUBJECT HIMSELF
AND OTHERS TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WEAR PROPER ATTIRE
Safety glasses are recommended and must be worn if any roof cutting or scraping is being done in the vicinity. Safety
glasses and or face shield are also necessary when working with hot stuff.
Wear properly fitting clothes. Tight clothing can restrict movement and slow down reaction time in a dangerous situation.
Loose fitting clothing can be dangerous and cause serious injury if it gets caught in moving mechanical parts. Wear a
long-sleeved shirt, buttoned at the cuffs, safety shoes, and pants without cuffs, and knit wrist type gloves.
A hard hat must be worn by operator when working on a job site.
ROOF PREPARATION
(IF G41 IS TO BE USED BY ROOFERS)
INSPECT ROOF DECK
Before allowing equipment and personnel access to roof, make certain roof is strong enough to support the weight. Check
load limits of deck with owner, builder or architect. Clear the work area of all potentially dangerous obstacles that could
cause personal injury to the operator or others. Keep unauthorized people away from construction area. Check to see that
all roof openings are guarded to protect against falls.
WARNING LINE SYSTEM
The operation of this piece of equipment must be in compliance with Federal OSHA standards governing safety
perimeters with respect to the use of power equipment. When operating parallel to roof edge warning line system must
be at least six feet from edge. When operating perpendicular to edge warning line must be ten feet from roof edge. For
specific information on warning lines, the use of guard rails and motion-stopping safety systems, refer to section on
OSHA Law.
HOISTING MACHINE TO ROOF
WARNING;
ALWAYS CHECK DECK LOAD LIMITS WITH BUILDER, OWNER, OR ARCHITECT
BEFORE DECIDING TO USE ON THE ROOF
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CONNECTING TO LIFT RINGS
Four hoist rings are provided on the G41 as shown in Fig. 1 and 2.
WEIGHT;
Model: 410000
1190 LBS
410100
120 LBS
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
