General Precautions - Labrie TOP SELECT Maintenance Manual

 Do not talk on a cell phone or listen to loud music while driving.
 Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.
 Do not leave the vehicle before it is brought to a complete stop and work brake or parking brake is
applied.
 Do not enter the body unless the engine is shut off, the key is removed and there is an out-of-
service tag on the steering wheel (see Lockout/Tagout Procedure on page 22).
 Do not hoist the body on uneven ground.
 Do not back up the vehicle when the body is raised.
 Do not drive with the tailgate fully open.
 Do not use the body safety prop to prop a loaded body.

General Precautions

The following are general safety rules and operational precautions which should be observed by all
operators and/or maintenance personnel.
DANGER!
Operators/maintenance personnel must adhere to the following rules and precautions at
all times. Failure to do so may result in vehicle and/or property damage, personal injury, or
even death.
 Do not operate or service this vehicle before having read and completely understood this manual
and the safety decals on the vehicle. Maintenance personnel must also read and understand the
T S ™ Operator's Manual.
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 The operator must be in full and clear view of the operation of the moving hydraulic systems at all
times. The operator must be able to stop the motion of the hydraulic systems at any time in order
to prevent injury to surrounding people or damage to property.
 The operator of the T
from the loading bucket before moving it.
 At the beginning of every workday, inspect the body, the Maximizer (if equipped) and any system
that might endanger the safety of the public and/or the operator.
 Verify that the mirrors, brakes, accelerator pedal, steering wheel and turn signals are in good
working order.
 Do not operate this equipment if there are any signs of damage or incomplete repairs.
 Report any doubts and any equipment safety service requirements to your supervisor.
 Maximum speed, if permitted, while right-hand side driving is 20 MPH or 32 km/h.
 Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times for better control.
 Do not leave the driving position until the vehicle is completely stopped and the parking brake
applied.
 When the vehicle is parked, the parking brake must be applied.
S ™ unit shall make sure that people or obstructions are far away
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