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12 Safety
Watch for and be absolutely sure that there are no people at the rear of the vehicle when opening
and closing the tailgate and/or when raising the body.
DANGER!
Do not get into the body or try to repair anything behind the Maximizer when it is working or
when the hydraulic pump or engine is still running. Personnel authorized to get into the
body MUST first complete the lockout/tagout procedure required by the employer.
WARNING!
While collecting recycling and/or organic materials, watch for explosive objects such as
television tubes, fluorescent tubes, cans under pressure, etc. The operator MUST wear safety
equipment such as safety gloves and protective footwear at all times.
Prior to leaving any malfunctioning unit, the parking brakes must be set, the pump switch
disengaged, the engine turned off, the ignition key removed, and using a non-reusable fastening
device, place a sign on the steering wheel indicating the unit is inoperative. For more information,
see Lockout/Tagout Procedure on page 22.
Know your machine. Know the location and function of all controls, gauges, instruments and
protective devices.
It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that
guidelines contained in the Operator's manual and in accordance with all applicable codes,
including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)
Start the engine following the manufacturer's recommended procedure.
Never drive this vehicle with the tailgate unlocked.
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Enviroquip Group customers elect to operate the vehicle with more than one worker, additional
safety items shall be installed to protect the co-worker from hazardous situations.
In such cases, Labrie Enviroquip Group must be informed of every and all units that will be operated
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by more than one worker. Labrie Enviroquip Group will then determine and supply, at the
customer's expense, the required safety items. For additional information, please contact LabriePlus
at 1-877-831-8250 in Canada or 1-800-231-2771 in the U.S.
For any work (including cleaning and inspecting) that has to be done between the body and the
chassis, always use the body safety prop. Also, the vehicle must be on level ground.
Before opening and closing the tailgate and/or raising the body, make sure no one is behind the
vehicle.
Stand clear when the tailgate is being raised or lowered and during the unloading cycle. If it is
necessary to manually clear the debris from the tailgate, use a long metal probe and DO NOT
stand under the tailgate.
Do not get into the hopper compartment or try to repair anything inside when the hydraulic pump
is still running. Personnel authorized to get into the hopper must first lock out and tag out the
vehicle, as required by the employer. For more information, see Lockout/Tagout Procedure on
page 22.
regulations.
™ vehicles are primarily designed to be operated by only one person. However, if Labrie
operation of the unit is in accordance with the
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