GENERAL INFORMATION
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Scout
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37B (3--02)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their descriptions:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe
personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must
be followed for safe operation of equipment.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment. Read this manual carefully. Know
when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety
devices on the machine. Then, take necessary
steps to train machine operating personnel.
Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately. Do not use the machine if it is not in
proper operating condition.
WARNING: Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas.
Explosion Or Fire Can Result. Keep Sparks
And Open Flame Away. Keep Covers Open
When Charging.
WARNING: Brush Throws Debris. Stop Motor
Before Lifting Hopper.
WARNING: Machine Moves When Motor Is
Running. Stop Motor Before Leaving Machine.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do Not Operate Machine:
-- Unless Trained And Authorized.
-- Unless Operation Manual Is Read
And Understood.
-- In Flammable Or Explosive Areas
Unless Designed For Use In Those
Areas.
-- In Areas With Possible Falling Objects
Unless Equipped With Overhead
Guard.
2. Before Starting Machine:
-- Make Sure All Safety Devices Are In
Place And Operate Properly.
3. When Using Machine:
-- Go Slow On Grades And Slippery
Surfaces.
-- Use Care When Backing Machine.
-- Do Not Carry Riders On Machine.
-- Always Follow Safety And Traffic
Rules.
4. Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine:
-- Stop On Level Surface.
-- Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
5. When Servicing Machine:
-- Avoid Moving Parts. Do Not Wear
Loose Jackets, Shirts, Or Sleeves
When Working On Machine.
-- Block Machine Tires Before Jacking
Machine Up.
-- Jack Machine Up At Designated
Locations Only. Block Machine Up
With Jack Stands.
-- Use Hoist Or Jack That Will Support
The Weight Of The Machine.
-- Wear Eye And Ear Protection When
Using Pressurized Air Or Water.
-- Disconnect Battery Connections
Before Working On Machine.
-- Avoid Contact With Battery Acid.
-- Use Castex/Nobles Supplied Or
Equivalent Replacement Parts.
6. When Loading/Unloading Machine
Onto/Off Truck Or Trailer:
-- Turn Off Machine.
-- Use Truck Or Trailer That Will Support
The Weight Of The Machine.
-- Use Winch. Do Not Push The Machine
Onto/Off The Truck Or Trailer Unless
The Load Height Is 380 mm (15 in) Or
Less From The Ground.
-- Block Machine Tires.
-- Tie Machine Down To Truck Or Trailer.
