Wesley BC-6200-8SA - Manual (Page 6)

Owner’s Manual and Service Guide – BCG Series 6
SAFETY INFORMATION
The responsibility of safety lies with four main groups: manufacturers, owners/lessees, operators and maintenance personnel.
This manual has been designed to assist the owner-operator in operating and maintaining the vehicle in a safe manner, in
accordance with the procedures and standards to which the vehicle was designed and intended for use.
T RAINING
Vehicle owners/lessees are responsible for instructing their personnel in its safe operation. Owner/lessees must explain the
vehicle’s characteristics, features, operation of its controls, and safe driving practices. We strongly recommend that
owners/lessees first become familiar with the conditions of the place where the vehicle will be operated in order to assess its effect
on safe operation. Training should occur under the conditions of the operating environment while adhering to the safety guidelines
and include:
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Safety guidelines
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Operation of the vehicle under the conditions in which it will be operated
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Operation of all controls
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Safe driving practices
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A driving and operating test
O PERATOR Q UALIFICATIONS
Operators should be selected based on their ability to safely operate the vehicle, including vision, hearing, physical and mental
capabilities. Operators must:
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of all controls
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Understand all safety guidelines
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Be evaluated by a designated trainer who certifies the operator’s ability to properly drive and park the vehicle under the
conditions in which the vehicle will be used
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Know how to properly load and unload cargo and passengers
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Recognize maintenance problems
S AFETY G UIDELINES
All Pack Mule vehicles are designed for use on smooth surfaces in and around industrial plants and warehouses. Not intended for
agricultural use. While made of components that are unaffected by the rain, they are not intended for continuous outdoor use,
traversing up and down steep grades, or travelling on public roads/highways as the tires are not configured for these purposes.
Follow these guidelines to safely drive the vehicle:
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Read, understand and observe all labels affixed to the vehicle
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Do not start the vehicle without checking the brakes first
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Do not mount or dismount the vehicle when the key is in the ON position
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Do not drive the vehicle if the accelerator requires excessive pressure
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Do not park or operate the vehicle near flammable objects or in a flammable or hazardous environment
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Use only necessary power
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Keep both hands on the steering wheel while operating the vehicle
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Accelerate and decelerate slowly and in a controlled manner
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Always reduce speed to compensate for poor terrain or conditions
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Always maintain adequate distance between vehicles, people, and obstacles
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Do not use the vehicle to push objects
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Do not allow the tires to lose contact with the ground
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Proceed around low overhangs with caution. Be sure there is enough clearance for the operator’s head and the highest
point of the vehicle or any attached accessories.
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Never abruptly change direction
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Always drive directly up an incline; never across
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Never exceed the designated passenger, load or towing capacity
On grades, it is possible for vehicles to coast at greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat surface. To prevent loss of
vehicle control and possible serious injury, speeds should be limited to no more than maximum speed on level ground.
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