Safety Precautions - Yamaha YDRE Owner's/Operator's Manual

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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DURING MAINTENANCE
When performing maintenance,
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follow all safety instructions contained
in the manufacturer's operation and
service manuals, as well as the
following safety procedures:
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Properly immobilize PTV before
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beginning any maintenance to
avoid any unexpected vehicle
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movement.
Properly block chassis before
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working underneath PTV to avoid
any unexpected vehicle movement.
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When working on the battery, do
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not smoke, or allow any sparks or
open flames near the vehicle, to
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avoid any fires or explosions.
Before working on an electric
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PTV, disable the car's electrical
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system in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions to
avoid electrical shock or damage
to the electrical system.
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Use only properly insulated tools
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when working on electrically
powered PTVs or around batteries
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to avoid electrical shock or
damage to the electrical system.
Maintain all safety devices includ-
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ing brakes, steering mechanisms,
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warning devices and governors, in
a safe operating condition. Do not
modify these safety devices as
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supplied by the manufacturer.
After each maintenance or repair,
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the car must be driven by a
qualified, trained and authorized
person – in an area free of
pedestrian traffic – to ensure
proper operation and adjustment.
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Record all maintenance performed
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in a maintenance record log by
date, name of person performing
maintenance and type of mainte-
nance. Periodically inspect mainte-
nance log to ensure accurate and
complete entries.
Provide operator comment cards
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to assist in identifying non-periodic
maintenance needs for specific
PTVs.
Maintain in a legible condition all
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nameplates, warnings and
instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
If new nameplates, warnings or
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instructions are needed, contact
your Yamaha dealer.
STORAGE AND
BATTERY CHARGING
Take the following precautions to
ensure maintenance worker safety:
Only use battery changing and
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charging facilities and procedures
that are in accordance with applic-
able ordinances and regulations to
avoid explosions, electrical shock
or damage to the electrical
system.
Periodically inspect charging facili-
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ties and procedures to be certain
that applicable safety codes,
regulations and procedures are
being followed to avoid any fires
or explosions.
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