General Safety - Walinga Ultra-Vac 6614D Operator's Manual

SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation
and maintenance of your Walinga Ultra-Vac®.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else
who is going to operate, maintain or work
around the Ultra-Vac® be familiar with the
operating and maintenance procedures and
related SAFETY information 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 Ultra-Vac®.
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 procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Remember,
most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death.
• Remember to be an efficient operator. An
efficient operator is a very safe, cost
efficient and professional person.
• Ultra-Vac® owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the equipment, and
at least annually thereafter.
• The most important safety feature on
this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is
the operator's responsibility to read and
understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow
these. All accidents can be avoided.
• Walinga feels that a person who has not
read, understood and been trained to
follow all operating and safety instructions
is not qualified to operate the equipment.
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 of the equipment
and affect the life of the machine.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1

GENERAL SAFETY

1. Read and understand the
Operators Manual and all safety
signs before operating,
maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the Ultra-Vac®.
2. Only trained competent persons
shall operate the Ultra-Vac®. An
untrained operator is not qualified
to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need arise
and know how to use it.
4. Have a fire extinguisher
available and know how to use it.
5. Do not allow riders.
6. Wear appropriate protective gear.
This list includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective
shoes with slip
resistant soles
- Protective goggles
- Heavy Gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing protection
7. Before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or maintaining unit,
ensure that unit power source is
completely shut down and can
not start up.
8. Wear appropriate hearing
protection when operating
for long periods of time.
9. Know where overhead electrical
lines are located and stay away
from them. Electrocution can
occur without direct contact.
10. Review safety related items
annually with all personnel
who will be operating or
maintaining the Ultra-Vac®.