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1.2 Operating Safety
Before operating the machine:
Operator training
Read and understand the operating instructions contained in all manuals
delivered with the machine.
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls and safety
devices.
Contact Masalta Corporation for additional training if necessary.
When operating this machine:
Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine. People
operating the machine must be familiar with the potential risks and hazards
associated with it.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this
machine:
Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
Safety glasses with side shields
Hearing protection
Safety-toed footwear
Work area
Make sure the area immediately surrounding the Light Tower is clean, neat,
and free of debris.
The tower extends up to 3.7m/5.0m (ML42/ML44). Make sure the area above
the trailer is open and clear of overhead wires and obstructions.
Machine setup
Make sure the machine is on a firm, level surface and will not tip, roll, slide, or
fall while operating.
Make sure the machine is well-grounded and securely fastened to a good
earthen ground per national and local regulations.
The trailer must be leveled and the outriggers extended before raising the
tower.
The outriggers must be extended while the tower is up.
Never connect the machine to other power sources, such as supply mains of
power companies.
Machine integrity
Do not start a machine in need of repair.
Do not use the machine if the insulation on any electrical cord is cut or worn
through.
Do not operate the lights without the protective lens cover in place or with a
lens cover that is cracked or damaged.
Replace or repair electrical components with components that are identical in
rating and performance to the originals.
While operating the machine
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