Labrie AUTOMIZER Helping Hand Operator's Manual page 24

12 Safety
 It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that
guidelines contained in the Operator's manual and all applicable
 Read and make sure that you fully understand this manual and all safety decals before operating
this vehicle. Maintenance personnel must also read and understand the Maintenance Manual for
this vehicle. In case of doubt, ask a supervisor for clarifications.
 Before every work day, inspect the body, the packing system, and any system that might
compromise public and/or operator safety.
 Verify that the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel, mirrors, brakes, and turn signals are in good
working order.
 Do not operate this vehicle if there are any signs of damage or incomplete repairs.
 Start the engine following the manufacturer's recommended procedure.
 When driving, wear your seat belt.
 Turn on appropriate warning lights, put on a safety
 When driving the vehicle, keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times.
 Stop the vehicle completely and put on the parking brake before leaving the driving position.
 When the vehicle is parked, the parking brake must be applied.
 Never drive this vehicle with the tailgate unlocked.
 Before activating the automated arm, operators shall make sure that people and obstructions are
far away from the vehicle. Operators must be able to stop the arm at all times.
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Environmental Group customers elect to operate the vehicle with more than one worker,
additional safety items shall be installed to protect the co-worker from hazardous situations.
In such cases, Labrie Environmental Group must be informed of every and all units that will be
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operated by more than one worker. Labrie Environmental Group will then determine and supply, at
the customer's expense, the required safety items. For additional information, please contact
LabriePlus at 1-800-231-2771 in the U.S. or 1-877-452-2743 in Canada.
 Report any doubts that you might have and any safety service requirements regarding this vehicle
to a supervisor.
 Never place head, body, fingers or any limbs into a scissors point or pinch point on the equipment.
 During waste collection, do occasional walkarounds to check for problems (tires, lights, etc.) and
listen for air leaks.
 For any work (including inspection and cleaning) that has to be done between the body and the
chassis (on all A
body safety prop. Also, the vehicle must be on level ground.
 Hopper door must be maintained and latched in place while operating equipment (all
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 Ensure all co-workers are in view before operating or moving the unit or any of its controls.
 Make sure the backup alarm is working properly.
 Before opening and closing the tailgate and/or raising the body, make sure no one is behind the
vehicle.
Part # 200277 (rev.00.10.2024)
vehicles are primarily designed to be operated by only one person. However, if Labrie
vehicles except full-eject units with no service hoist), always use the
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vehicles except Pendulum).
operation of the unit is in accordance with the
codes.
vest, and protective glasses and shoes.