Fire - Wittke Pendulum Operator's Manual

Do not get into the hopper compartment or try to repair anything behind the pendulum packer
when it is moving or when the hydraulic pump is still running. Personnel authorized to get into the
hopper must first lock out and tag out the vehicle, as required by the employer. For more
information, see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 36.
Never, under any circumstances (maintenance or otherwise), stand underneath a loaded body.
Warning!
Do not operate the lifting arms until you have been fully trained, and have read and
understood both the Operator's Manual and the Maintenance Manual supplied with this
unit.
Warning! Make sure that all people and obstructions are sufficiently cleared from the lifting arms
before moving them. Failure to do so may result in unit and/or property damages,
personal injury or death.
Warning! Make sure there is enough clearance between raised container and overhead power
lines. The lifting arms or the container must not come in direct contact with the electrical
cables for the power to go through the unit. If the unit comes in contact with a power
line, stay in the cab and keep away from any metal parts.
Warning!
Always retract forks and raise lifting arms before circulating with the vehicle. Failure to do
so will result in unit and /or property damage, severe injury or even death.
Caution!
Always keep the optional clean-out door closed when operating the lifting arms.
Otherwise, damage could occur to either hydraulic cylinder or trap door.
Caution! Make sure the hopper roof is fully opened before lifting a container.

Fire

The employer must inform and train all personnel on the measures that must be taken in case of a
vehicle and/or loaded body catching fire.
Anytime a loaded vehicle is brought inside a garage, fire extinguishers shall be close at hand.
Safety 11