Operator Safety Instructions - Clarke Image 26B Operator's Manual

OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in
severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER
statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result
in injury to you or to other personnel; property damage could
occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in
your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result in
damage to the machine or to other property. Read and observe all
CAUTION statements found in our Owner's Manual and on your
machine.
DANGER: Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or
maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to
other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your
operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting
to operate this machine.
DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury
or property damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled.
Inspect the machine carefully before operation.
DANGER: Machines can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and
vapors. Do not use this machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners,
or other flammable materials. This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous
dust.
DANGER: Lead acid batteries generate gases which can cause an explosion. Keep sparks
and flames away from batteries. Do not smoke around the machine. Charge the
batteries only in an area with good ventilation. Make sure that the AC charger plug
is unplugged from the wall receptacle before connecting or disconnecting the DC
plug to or from the battery pack.
DANGER: Working with batteries can be dangerous! Always wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working near batteries. Remove all jewelry. Do not put
tools or other metal objects across the battery terminals, or the tops of the
batteries.
DANGER: Using a charger with a damaged power cord could result in an electrocution. Do
not use the charger if the power cord is damaged.
WARNING: Operating this machine from anywhere other than the back of the machine could result in
injury or damage. Operate this machine only from the rear.
WARNING: This machine is heavy. Get assistance before attempting to transport or move it. Use
two able persons to move the machine on a ramp or incline. Always move slowly. Do
not turn the machine on a ramp. If operating machine on a gradient over 2%, do not stop,
turn or park. Read the "Procedures For Transporting" in this manual before transporting
as machine might topple over if not strapped.
WARNING: Machines can topple over if guided over the edges of stairs or loading docks and cause
injury or damage. Stop and leave this machine only on a level surface. When you stop
the machine, put all switches into their "OFF" position.
Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B
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