SEL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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00122-517-01 SEPTEMBER 2009
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The best safety device is a careful operator!
This symbol means ATTENTION!
Become Alert!
Your safety is involved!
Please read and understand completely before doing!
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS, PARK VEHICLE ON LEVEL GROUND.
SET PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF ALL POWER, AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVEMENT HAS STOPPED.
IF BODY IS RAISED, IT MUST BE SECURELY BLOCKED SO IT CANNOT COME DOWN.
SUPPORT BLOCKS MUST NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL THERE IS NO DANGER OF ANYONE BEING UNDER BODY
WHEN BODY IS LOWERED.
Improper use of this equipment can result
in serious injury. To reduce this
possibility, give complete and undivided
attention to the job at hand, and follow these safety
precautions.
PREPERATION:
Know your controls. Read this instruction manual. Learn
how to stop the equipment quickly in an emergency.
Do not allow children to operate machine; nor adults to
operate it without proper instructions.
Keep all individuals not involved in the use of the
equipment a safe distance away.
A copy of this manual should be available in the cab at all
times. A copy may be obtained from your local dealer or
.
OPERATION:
Do not exceed rated capacities of chassis or hoist.
Observe and shut off all equipment controls before
starting engine so equipment will not unintentionally
operate when engine is started.
Always check area around machine before engaging or
operating controls.
Vehicle should be on a flat surface prior to raising bed.
Operation on slippery uneven terrain may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.
Know the material you are hauling and plan your haul to
avoid “set up” or freezing of the load in the dump body.
In the event that a load becomes stuck or frozen in the
body, do not abuse, overload, or damage the truck, hoist,
or body in efforts to quickly free the load. It may be
necessary to thaw indoors to safely remove such a load.
In the event that shoveling or mechanical means are
used to free the stuck load, be sure the load is NOT
hoisted and the tailgate, if opened, is secured properly
before starting this effort. If hoisted, a stuck load, or
portion, could release unexpectedly and cause injury to
personnel or damage to the body, truck, or surroundings.
Some materials such as mud, or sludge, may shift easily
when wet, resulting in increased tendency to overturn the
truck on curves, unstable ground, or side slope situations.
Reduce load size, speeds, and side slopes, and use care
and planning to avoid this potential occurrence.
Unload the body and securely prop and block a raised
body before any service, inspection, or repair work is
started.
Be sure the PTO is disengaged before traveling. Failure
to disengage the PTO from driving the pump/valve when
in transit may allow the dump body to rise unintentionally.
This may lead to loss of vehicle control, accidental injury
and/or property damage.
Lift points are provided to safely lift body assembly.
Never lift or handle loaded body, empty material prior to
handling the body.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing when
operating equipment. Loose jackets, shirts sleeves or
other loose clothing should not be worn because of the
danger of catching them in moving parts or controls.
Stop and inspect equipment if unusual movement,
sounds, or noises are observed. Repair damage before
restarting and operating the equipment.
Disengage power to all operating equipment: (1) before
leaving operator’s position, (2) before making any repairs
or adjustments, or (3) when not in use.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the
equipment unattended; such as disengaging the
hydraulic system, shifting vehicle out of gear, setting
parking brake, shutting off engine and removing key.
Never leave raised body unattended.
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