General Hazard Information - Vanguard CPW 125-4-S Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

General Hazard Information

Before you service the equipment or before you repair the equipment, attach a "Do Not Operate"
tag or similar tag to the start switch or controls.
Know the width of your equipment in order to maintain proper clearance near fences, boundary
obstacles, etc.
This attachment adds significant rearward length to the carrier, be especially aware of the
additional length when turning and manoeuvring the machine.
This attachment adds significant weight to the rear of the machine, which will change the weight-
balance point (center of gravity). Be especially aware of the additional weight when climbing
steep slopes or loading for transport. Additional front-mounted counter weight is available from
Vanguard Equipment.
Follow all safety regulations, procedures and precautions that govern the work site, including: wearing a hard hat, protective
glasses and other protective equipment in order to accommodate job conditions.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can catch on controls or other parts of the equipment.
Keep all equipment free from foreign material. Check the deck, walkways and any steps. Remove debris, oil, tools and other
items.
Secure all loose items that are not part of the machine; tools, lunchboxes, water bottles, etc.
Know the appropriate work site hand signals. Also, know the personnel that are authorized to give the hand signals. Accept
signals from one person only.
Do not smoke when do not smoke inside the genset compartment. Do not smoke while changing ether cylinders. Also, do
not smoke if ether cylinder gas may be present. The ethyl ether used in this starting fuel for these systems is extremely
flammable and can easily be ignited by a lighted cigarette, resulting in bodily harm or death.
Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers. Drain all liquids into a suitable container.
When you discard liquids, obey all local regulations.
Use all cleaning solutions with care.
Report all necessary repairs.
Do not allow unauthorized personnel on the machine.
Unless you are instructed otherwise, perform the maintenance with the following conditions:
•
The carrier is parked on level ground as per the manufacturer's
instructions. If the equipment is not installed onto a carrier, the
shipping legs are installed and the weld-deck is on stable, level
ground.
•
All walkways are extended.
•
The genset-engine is stopped.
•
The genset-engine start switch is in the OFF position.
•
The disconnect switch is in the Off (O) position and the key is
removed.
•
The air tank, if present, is fully drained.
Note: The shipping legs must be removed prior to moving the carrier.
037-08OP-002D-01 S/N CB50600021 – UP (Weld-deck)
SHIPPING
LEG
037-05-05-001A
Figure 16: Shipping leg
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