Snorkel TB120 2001 - Manual (Page 10)

1. SAFETY
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Y Y Mounting & Dismounting Precautions
Use three points of support (e.g., two hands and
one foot) when getting on or off the platform.
Keep the platform clean.
Do not jump off the machine.
Do not dismount while the machine is in motion.
Y Y Starting and Stopping Precautions
Do not start until all personnel are clearly away
from the machine.
Before leaving the operator’s station, place the
machine in the stowed position.
When leaving the machine parked or
unattended, remove the starter key from the
MASTER KEY SWITCH, set the BATTERY
switch to OFF, then lock the BATTERY switch.
Y Y Operating Precautions
Do not modify the TB120 in any way.
When parts or components are replaced, they
shall be identical or equivalent to original Snorkel
parts or components.
Do not override any of the safety features of the
TB120.
Limit travel speeds according to conditions. Take
into account: grade, surface, congestion,
visibility, side slope, location of personnel, and
other hazards.
Y Y Operator Maintenance Precautions
Do not use your hand to search for hydraulic oil
leaks. High pressure hydraulic oil can easily cut
and penetrate your skin — a very serious injury
that requires immediate attention by a medical
specialist trained in that type of injury. Use a
piece of cardboard or wood to search for
hydraulic oil leaks.
Do not attempt repairs unless you are trained.
Refer to manuals and experienced repair
personnel for help.
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area free of
flame, sparks, or other hazards that might cause
fire or explosion.
Use extreme caution when removing radiator
caps. Park the machine and let it cool down
before opening a pressurized compartment.
Y Y Fuel Handling Precautions
Do not smoke or permit open flames while
fueling or near fueling operations.
Never remove the fuel cap or refuel a gasoline
engine while the engine is running or hot. Never
allow fuel to spill on hot machine components.
Maintain control of the fuel filler nozzle when
filling the tank.
Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity. Allow room
for expansion.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Tighten the fuel tank cap securely. If the fuel cap
is lost, replace it with an approved cap from
Snorkel. Use of a non-approved cap without
proper venting may result in pressurization of the
tank.
Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.
For diesel engines, use the correct fuel grade for
the operating season.
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SAFETY DECALS & PLACARDS
There are several safety decals and placards on
the TB120. Their locations and descriptions are
shown in this section. Take time to study them.
Be sure that all the safety decals and placards
on the TB120 are legible. Clean or replace them
if you cannot read the words or see the pictures.
Clean with soap & water and a soft cloth. Do not
use solvents.
You must replace a decal or placard if it is
damaged, missing, or cannot be read. If it is on a
part that is replaced, make sure a new decal or
placard is installed on the replaced part. See
your Snorkel dealer for new decals and placards.
Refer to PLACARDS AND DECALS
INSPECTION CHARTs and DRAWINGs in the
“DAILY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
chapter for part numbers, location, and required
quantities of all placards and decals.