Will Burt Stiletto AL 4-Meter Operating Instructions Manual page 74

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TILETTO PERATING NSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instruction – Operation! Mast is recommended for outdoor operation. If used indoors,
ensure overhead area is free of power lines or other overhead obstructions. Do not use in areas
that have been classified as hazardous as defined in Article 500 of the National Electric Code
(United States).
Keep Clear! Keep personnel clear of the Mast System and mast extension path during
operation. Do not lean over the mast.
Electrocution Hazard! Mast tubes are aluminum construction and are highly conductive to
electrical current. Ensure the area is free of overhead power lines and other unwanted sources
of electricity. Follow applicable safety regulations when working near energized power lines.
Operator death may occur by extending the mast into power lines or use during electrical
storms. Be sure to allow sufficient clearance on all sides of the Mast System to allow for side
sway. Do not deploy the mast if power lines are less than 50 ft. (15 m) from the center of the
deployment site. Death or serious injury could result if proper precautions are not performed.
Mast Extension Hazard! Before applying power and operating the mast, visually verify there is
sufficient clearance above and to all sides of the expected location of the fully extended mast
and payload. Check for and remove any objects that might obstruct motion, cause binding, or
hinder function of the system. Ensure the operator has full view of the Mast System during use.
Striking overhead obstructions could result in death or serious injury, and can damage the mast
and payload, and could render the mast inoperable and partially extended.
Relocation/Driving Hazard! Do not relocate the system during operation or while the mast is
extended to any height above the nested position or powered up. Do not move vehicle until the
mast has been securely nested and isolated from power. Power-up and operate the mast only if
the vehicle is stationary and securely parked with the parking brake properly applied. Do not
operate without the vehicle interconnect circuit installed. Relocating the system during operation
or after the mast is extended could result in death or serious injury. Contact Will-Burt
Engineering for special on-the-move situations for military only use.
Pinch Point Hazard! Moving parts can crush and cut resulting in death or serious injury. Keep
clear of moving parts while operating mast.
Tangled and Damaged Cables! Ensure cables are not tangled and are free to pay out as the
mast is extended. Tangled cables can cause equipment damage. Ensure cables have adequate
clearance from the Mast System so that the cables are not pinched between the collars or
speared by the trigger posts as the mast is retracted.
3-2 Original Instructions TP-5418901-F
August 2020