Century EB-4 Owner's Manual page 6

Section I - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont'd)
1.1 Improper use of this equipment can be dangerous! Incorrect operation
can result in bodily injury to the operator and bystanders. Therefore, a
thorough understanding of the "operating principles" and "operating
instructions" as found in this manual is essential.
1.2 Study each job to be done. Apply common sense judgment to assure
safety to yourself and bystanders.
1.3 Plan ahead. Work safely. Avoid accidental damage and injury. If an
accident or fire does occur, react quickly with the tools and skills at
hand. Know how to use a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher - and
where to get assistance.
1.4 Read and understand the following instructions.
1. READ THE MOUNTING/OPERATING/MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS.
2. NEVER TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED. DON'T ASSUME THAT
EVERYTHING IS ALL RIGHT AT THE START OF WORK TODAY JUST
BECAUSE EVERYTHING SEEMED ALL RIGHT AT THE END OF
WORK YESTERDAY. BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATION,
THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE ENTIRE WRECKER TO BE SURE IT
IS IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.
3. VISUALLY INSPECT THE WRECKER FOR EVIDENCE OF PHYSICAL
DAMAGE, SUCH AS CRACKING, BENDING, OR DEFORMATION OF
PLATES OR WELDS. INSPECT CAREFULLY FOR CRACKING OR
FLAKING OF PAINT, WHICH MAY INDICATE A DANGEROUS CRACK
IN THE STRUCTURE BENEATH. DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL
REPAIRS ARE MADE.
4. LOOSE OR MISSING HARDWARE, BOLTS, NUTS, AND PINS
SHOULD BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED OR REPLACED WITH
MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFIED HARDWARE.
5. CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKS MUST
BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE WRECKER IS OPERATED.
INSPECT ALL HYDRAULIC HOSES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHICH
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