Safety Precautions - Tennant ATLV 4300 Service Manual

The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or
unsafe practices that could result in
severe personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that
must be followed for safe operation of
equipment.
The machine is suited to vacuum disposable
debris. Do not use the machine other than
described in this Operator Manual.
WARNING: Machine Can Emit Excessive
Noise. Consult With Your Regulatory
Agency For Exposure Limits. Hearing
Loss Can Result. Wear Hearing
Protection.
WARNING: Moving fan blades. Keep
away.
WARNING: Sharp objects in debris
canister. Wear gloves.
WARNING: Spinning fan. Stop engine
before opening debris canister.
WARNING: Engine Emits Toxic Gases.
Severe Respiratory Damage Or
Asphyxiation Can Result. Provide
Adequate Ventilation. Consult With Your
Regulatory Agency For Exposure
Limits. Keep Engine Properly Tuned.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
- - Unless trained and authorized.
- - Unless operation manual is read and
understood.
- - In flammable or explosive areas unless
designed for use in those areas.
- - In areas with possible falling objects
unless equipped with overhead guard.
ATLV 4300 330495 (5- -02)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2. Before starting machine:
- - Make sure all safety devices are in
- - Check brakes and steering for proper
3. When starting machine:
- - Keep foot on brake and directional
4. When using machine:
- - Use brakes to stop machine.
- - Go slowly on inclines and slippery
- - Use care when reversing machine.
- - Do not carry riders on machine.
- - Always follow safety and traffic rules.
- - Report machine damage or faulty
5. Before leaving or servicing machine:
- - Stop on level surface.
- - Set parking brakes.
- - Turn off machine and remove key.
6. Before Opening Or Emptying Hopper:
- - Stop on level surface.
- - Set parking brakes.
- - Turn off vacuum.
- - Turn off machine and remove key.
7. When servicing machine:
- - Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
- - Block machine tires before jacking
- - Jack machine up at designated
- - Use hoist or jack that will support the
- - Wear eye and ear protection when
- - Disconnect battery connections before
- - Avoid contact with battery acid.
- - Avoid contact with hot engine coolant.
- - Allow engine to cool.
- - Keep flames and sparks away from
- - Use cardboard to locate leaking
- - Use TENNANT supplied or approved
GENERAL INFORMATION
place and operate properly.
operation.
pedal in neutral.
surfaces.
operation immediately.
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
machine up.
locations only. Block machine up with
jack stands.
weight of the machine.
using pressurized air or water.
working on machine.
fuel system service area. Keep area
well ventilated.
hydraulic fluid under pressure.
replacement parts.
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