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SAFETY
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
The Federal Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and in some
cases, State and Local Right-to-Know laws, may require that specific MSDS be available to the employees prior
to operating this equipment. This may include information on substances contained in this equipment such as
antifreeze, engine oil, battery acid, hydraulic fluid and freon (if equipped with an air conditioner).
BELL EQUIPMENT USA Inc. will provide, at no cost, Material Safety Data Sheets which are applicable to its
product line. Simply request them from your local BELL EQUIPMENT dealer.
To ensure a prompt response, please be sure to include your return address and ZIP (postal) code, along with
the model, serial number and/or VIN number of your machine.
Unauthorised Modifications of the Roll Over Protective Structure
(ROPS) and the Falling Objects Protective Structure (FOPS)
Do not make unauthorised modifications or alterations to the ROPS and FOPS such as: welding on extinguisher
brackets, CB aerial brackets, fire suppression systems etc. Unauthorised modifications will affect the structural
limits of the ROPS and FOPS and will void the certification.
The Roll Over Protective Structure has been certified to meet specified test requirements according to SAE
J1040 and ISO 3471. The Falling Objects Protective Structure has been certified to meet specified test require-
ments according to SAE J231 and ISO 3449.
Any planned modification or change must be reviewed in advance by the BELL EQUIPMENT Engineering De-
partment to determine if the modification or change can be made within the limits of the certifying tests. It is
important that each person in your organisation, including management, be made fully aware of these rules in-
volving ROPS and FOPS. Whenever anyone sees unauthorised modifications or changes to a machine's ROPS
or FOPS both the customer and manufacturer must be notified in writing.
Make sure that all parts are installed correctly if the ROPS or FOPS is loosened or removed for any reason.
Tighten mounting bolts to the correct torque. The protection offered by ROPS or FOPS will be impaired if they
are subjected to structural damage, is involved in an overturn incident, or is altered in any way. A damaged
ROPS or FOPS must be replaced, not reused.
Noise Emission Levels
The sound pressure was tested according to ISO 6394 (SAE J 2103) and the sound power was tested according
to ISO 6393 (SAE J 2102).
General Safety
Safety Regulation
Every country (State) has its own safety regulations. It is the obligation of the operator to know and follow these.
This also applies to local regulations covering different types of work. Should the recommendations in this man-
ual deviate from those of your country, your local safety regulations should be followed.
Mounting and Dismounting the Machine
Always use the handrails and steps provided to get on and off the machine. Always face the machine and main-
tain a three-point contact use both hands and a foot or both feet and a hand. Never get on or off a moving
machine. Never jump off the machine. Use a hand line to pull equipment up onto the platform, do not climb on or
off the machine carrying tools or supplies.
Avoid Power Lines
Never move any part of the machine within 3 m (10 ft) plus twice the line insulator length, as serious injury or
death may result.
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June 1, 1999
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