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AFETY
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RECAUTIONS
Throughout this manual you will find
CAUTIONS
and
WARNINGS
. They are defined as follows:
•
WARNING;
failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or death.
• CAUTION;
failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or damage to property.
Note:
Failure to comply with precautions in this section can result in serious injury.
ASSEMBLY
•
Ensure anyone who helps assemble the Percussion Cart has read and understands this manual.
OPERATION
•
Percussion Cart maximum total load capacity is 150 lbs uniformly distributed on the main support
bar.
•
Each instrument support is limited to a maximum load of 20 lbs if used in the vertical position and
10 lbs in the horizontal position.
•
Instruments or accessories mounted on the
3
/
4
” diameter instrument support bar must be secure
and positioned so the cart is stable and there are no dangerous protruding edges or surfaces.
•
When the Percussion Cart is left unattended, it must be placed in a secure position so that it
doesn’t move or roll into vehicles, structures or people.
•
All four casters must be in contact with the floor or ground at all times.
•
Always distribute the weight evenly on the cart. Avoid top-heavy loading.
•
Avoid ramps with a rise or drop steeper than a 1-foot in a 12-foot horizontal distance.
•
Always move slowly up or down a ramp with the narrow end of the cart in the direction of travel.
•
Do not pull or push too high on the cart or pull or push on the sides of the cart which may cause
the cart to tip over.
•
Avoid off-center loads which may cause the cart to tip over.
•
Because swivel casters move in any direction, the operator must move the cart slowly and have a
clear view to avoid obstructions and individuals standing in the direction of travel.
•
If the Percussion Cart is heavily loaded, two people are always required to move the cart (one
pushing at the rear and one guiding at the front).
•
When transporting this product in a vehicle, it must be braced with tie-downs, chains or cargo
straps designed specifically to prevent the cart from moving.
•
Blankets or other padding material may be required to avoid damage to the cart and accessories
from vibration and impact during transport.
•
When moving the cart do not ride on the cart and do not allow others to ride on the cart.
•
Use caution when removing objects from the cart or when placing objects on the cart.
•
When towing the Percussion Cart, avoid tight turns which may result in the tow vehicle making
contact with the cart or tow bar. Injury or damage may result.
Do not transport people or
stand on the Percussion
Cart.
!
CAUTION
When towing the Percussion
Cart do not exceed 5 mph or
tow more than three carts
together.
!
CAUTION
When towing the Percussion
Cart, avoid tight turns which
may result in the tow vehicle
making contact with the cart
or tow bar.
!
CAUTION
