Things To Do; Things To Avoid - Wittke STARLIGHT Maintenance Manual

 To immediately report any damage or malfunction of the vehicle to the employer or supervisor.
Damaged vehicle or equipment should be repaired before putting it back into operation.
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Things to Do

 Make sure that the working area is clear of any people or possible obstructions.
Be extremely cautious in areas where small children may be present.
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 Wear safety glasses and footwear, gloves, and any other safety equipment when loading and
packing refuse.
 Check mirrors, windows, lights, and monitor equipment are clean and adjusted properly.
 Check for explosive trash (e.g. television sets, paint cans, fluorescent light tubes, etc.).
 Use caution when driving with an unevenly distributed load.
 Inspect for overhead hazards (e.g. power lines) prior to lifting arms, hoisting body or climbing on
it.
 Always use the body safety prop when servicing under the body (if truck is equipped with a service
hoist system).
 Always use the tailgate safety prop before entering the area between the main body and the
tailgate.
 Obey all warning and operation stickers.

Things to Avoid

 Do not operate or service any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other
intoxicants.
 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 the work brake or parking
brake is applied.
 Do not enter the hopper or main body unless the engine is shut off, the key is removed and there is
an out-of-service tag on the steering wheel (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on
page 21).
 Do not hoist the body on uneven ground (for units equipped with a service hoist only).
 Do not back up the vehicle when the body is raised (for units equipped with a service hoist only).
 Do not drive with the tailgate fully open unless it is to unload refuse at the landfill.
 Do not use the body safety prop to prop a loaded body (for units equipped with a service hoist
only).
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