SAFETY INSPECTION
ENVIRONMENT SAFETY
WARNING: Do not use
PowerMate
®
equipment if it is damaged. Check for corrosion.
Failure to do so may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to injury, damage or
loss of property, and loss of life.
Inspect
the PowerMate
®
unit (see maintenance section) prior to using to ensure the
operation can be safely completed. Insure all components of the unit are secure and
functioning.
Do not use
accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as this
may increase risk of damage and cause hazards.
Use
only PowerMate
®
accessories best suited for the application ie: Strapbar
Attachment for box type loads, Cylinder
attachment for cylindrical loads, etc.
Insure
that the PowerMate
®
unit is charged and ready for the operation.
CAUTION
: Barriers, warning signs, designated walkways or other safeguards
must be provided where pedestrians are exposed to the risk of collision.
Plan
your work. Make a plan of action from picking up the load to the point
where the load is delivered. Check for doorway size, pathway surfaces, ceiling
heights, tight corners, stair step size and integrity, turn radius considerations,
etc.. Always use the recommended number of operators for a load.
Check
the work site. Inspect the area to be traversed with the PowerMate
®
unit.
Avoid debris, rough
surfaces, pot holes, bumps, steep grades, etc. Avoid spills
of any kind, slippery surfaces, soft ground, and standing water. Observe any
condition that may cause loss of control of the PowerMate
®
unit leading to injury
and/or property damage.
Ensure
planned route for PowerMate
®
operation is clear of obstacles and
uninvolved personnel. When visibility is obstructed
use spotter person for
direction instruction and/or clear path of obstacles and un-involved personnel.
Do Not Place
the PowerMate
®
Unit on an unstable surface. Supporting surface
must be capable of carrying the loaded PowerMate
®
Unit with Operator(s).
Check the condition of stairs and the edges of loading docks and vehicle beds.
When moving on or off a vehicle, be prepared for movement in the vehicle
suspension system.
Do not use
PowerMate
®
equipment in an enclosed space where oxygen,
flammable, explosive or toxic vapours are present and/or are given off by oil
base paint, paint thinner, some mothproofing substances, or in an area where
flammable dust is present.
PowerMate
®
Operation Manual
2.05
PN 011120 Rev.E
Eng. 04/ 25/ 14
