General Safety - Rankin BF-1000 Owner's/Operator's Manual

SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Clamp-On Bucket Forks.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who
is going to operate, maintain or work around the
Forks be familiar with the operating and mainte-
nance procedures and related SAFETY informa-
tion contained in this manual. This manual will take
you step-by-step through your working day and
alerts you to all good safety practices that should
be adhered to while operating the Forks.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also the
people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do
not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
• Clamp-On Bucket Forks attachment is
designed to engage and load palleted
materials. Do not use forks to handle large
loads such as bales, posts, etc. and avoid
carrying loose or shiftable loads.
• Fork owners must give operating instructions
to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the machine, and at least
annually thereafter per OSHA (Occupational
Safety and Health Administration) regulation
1928.57.
• The most important safety feature on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to read and under-
stand ALL Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and to follow these. Most
accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not quali-
fied to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
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GENERAL SAFETY

1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining or adjusting the
Clamp-On Bucket Forks.
2. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
- Protective goggles, glasses or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Protective clothing
5. Install and secure all guards before starting.
6. Do not allow riders.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Lower bucket/forks to the ground, set park
brake, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjust-
ing and repairing.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining
the Clamp-On Bucket Forks.
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