Safety Precautions - TMG -PS72 Product Manual

THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN HAZARDS
WHICH CANNOT BE PROTECTED AGAINST MECHANICAL MEANS OR
PRODUCT DESIGN. ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST READ
AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL, PAYING PARTICULAR
ATTENTION TO SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, PRIOR TO
USING THE HYDRAULIC ATTACHMENT. IF THERE IS SOMETHING IN
THIS MANUAL YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR TO
EXPLAIN IT TO YOU. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OR SERIOUS
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
All bystanders should be kept a minimum of 10 feet (3 meters) away from
working area of the attachment.
PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS: Always wear an OSHA approved hard
hat and safety eye protection when operating or servicing this equipment. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, flopping cuffs, dangling neckties and scarves, or rings and
wrist watches that can catch moving parts.
An operator must not use drugs or alcohol which can change his alertness or
coordination. An operator taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs should seek
medical advise on whether or not he can safely operate equipment.
Never alter or remove any safety decals or shields. Replace all missing or
damaged safety decals or safety shields. Check this manual for location of these
items and replace immediately if damaged or illegible.
Never adjust a relief valve for pressure higher than recommended by vehicle
manufacturer.
Whenever changing or installing this or other attachments, make sure all
connections are securely fastened. Travel only with the attachment in a safe transport
position to prevent uncontrolled movement. Drive slowly over rough ground and on
slopes. Remove attachment from vehicle when transporting to and from job site.
LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT: Before exiting vehicle, lower
attachment to ground, turn off vehicle engine and lock vehicle brakes.
under raised booms without supporting them. Do not use support material made of
concrete blocks, logs, buckets, barrels or any other material that could suddenly
collapse or shift positions. Make sure support material is solid, not decayed, warped,
twisted, or tapered. Lower booms to ground level or onto blocks. Lower booms and
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