Entrapment - Sullair LS-100L Operator's Manual

Section 1
SAFETY
pallet if provided. If neither fork pockets or pallet are
provided, then make sure compressor is secure
and well balanced on forks before attempting to
raise or transport it any significant distance.
L. Make sure forklift truck forks are fully engaged
and tipped back prior to lifting or transporting the
compressor.
M. Forklift no higher than necessary to clear obsta-
cles at floor level and transport and corner at mini-
mum practical speeds.
N. Make sure pallet-mounted compressors are
firmly bolted or otherwise secured to the pallet prior
to attempting to forklift or transport them. NEVER
attempt to forklift a compressor that is not secured
to its pallet, as uneven floors or sudden stops may
cause the compressor to tumble off, possibly caus-
ing serious injury or property damage in the
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process.

1.10 ENTRAPMENT

A. If the compressor enclosure, if any, is large
enough to hold a man and if it is necessary to enter
it to perform service adjustments, inform other per-
sonnel before doing so, or else secure and tag the
access door in the open position to avoid the pos-
sibility of others closing and possibly latching the
door with personnel inside.
B. Make sure all personnel are out of compressor
before closing and latching enclosure doors.