Prepare For Safe Operation - Husqvarna CRT 36-25 Operator's Manual

• Never allow children to play near, ride on or
operate the equipment.
• Keep bystanders away from the machine during
operation.
• Know the work area before you use the equipment.
Be aware of possible hazards.
• Only use attachments and parts that are approved by
the manufacturer.
• Follow all safe shutdown instructions (See page 21,
Shut Down Safely).
Know the Equipment
Read and understand the DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTICE safety labels and other
informational signs on the machine, the attachments,
and in the manufacturer's operating manual(s). Ask your
supervisor or dealer to explain any information you do
not understand. Failure to obey safety instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
Know the following about your equipment:
• Function, purpose, and use of all controls
• Correct operation speeds
• How to quickly stop equipment in an emergency
• Rated operating capacity
Load and Unload Safely
Precautions
• Power trowels are heavy and awkward to move
around.
• Do not attempt to lift the ride-on trowel by the guard
rings.
• Use proper heavy lifting procedures.
• Keep all non-essential personnel clear of the area.
• Never lift the trowel over areas where people are
standing or working.
• Remove tools and loose items before lifting.
• Make sure the crossbars on the safety catches are in
good condition if so equipped.
• Always consult the machine's operator's manual for
the best and proper lifting, loading, and unloading
methods.
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Follow a Safety Program

Prepare for Safe Operation

Read and understand
manuals before
loading and unloading
• Know the meaning of all identification symbols on the
controls and gauges
• Know the location and type of emergency
shut-down control the trowel is equipped with
• Never start or operate the trowel without protective
guards and panels in place
• Know the capabilities and limitations of the trowel
Dust Precaution
Some dust created by construction activities may cause
silicosis or respiratory harm.
Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your risk, work
in a well ventilated area, use a dust control system,
and wear approved personal safety equipment such
as a dust/particle respirator designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
Walk-Behind Trowels
Some walk-behind trowels can be lifted or moved
by two people utilizing lifting tubes or other special
attachments. Generally however, they must be lifted
using lifting bales (special lifting brackets), or other
specific lifting points provided by the manufacturer, and
cranes, hoists, or forklifts. Be certain any lifting devices
used have adequate capacity.
Ride-On Trowels
Ride-on trowels are very heavy. They require heavy-duty
lifting devices such as cranes or heavy-duty hoists to lift
them on and off the concrete slab.
Be certain any lifting devices used have adequate
capacity. Some ride-on trowels are equipped with lifting
bosses that are used with specialized apparatus to
assist in moving the trowels around. Use extreme care
when lifting or moving a ride-on trowel.
Read and understand
manuals before
operating
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