Snorkel TB120 2001 - Manual (Page 6)

INTRODUCTION
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The most important chapter in this manual is
“1. SAFETY.” Take time, now, to study it
closely. The information in that chapter might
save your life or prevent serious injury.
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SIGNS
The following two conventions are used
throughout this manual.
1. This sign
D A N G E R
means: Attention! Become alert! Your safety
is involved.
2. This sign
C A U TIO N
means one of two things: (1) an action, about to
be performed, is potentially hazardous and
might result in minor personal injury if not done
correctly, or (2) an action, about to be
performed, can damage the TB120 if not done
correctly.
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TYPE-STYLE CONVENTIONS
Throughout this manual the names of switches
and gauges as well as the names of switch
positions (ON/OFF, etc.) are capitalized.
Furthermore, switch and gauge names are
printed in bold type and, when they occur in
section titles, are italicized. The purpose of all
this is to emphasize the exact name of the
switch, gauge, or switch position and thus
reduce ambiguity.
Some paragraphs in this manual are printed in
italic. Those paragraphs apply to optional
equipment. If your TB120 does not have the
optional equipment ignore the paragraphs.
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QUALIFIED OPERATORS
The TB120 aerial platform has built-in safety
features and has been factory tested for
compliance with Snorkel specifications and
industry standards. However, any personnel-
lifting device can be potentially dangerous in
the hands of untrained or careless operators.
Training is essential and must be performed by
a QUALIFIED person. Become proficient in
knowledge and actual operation before using
the TB120 on the job. You must be trained and
authorized to perform any functions of the
TB120. Operation of the TB120 must be within
the scope of the machine specifications.
Before operating the TB120 you must read and
understand the operating instructions in this
manual as well as the decals, warnings, and
instructions on the machine itself.
Before operating the TB120 you must be
AUTHORIZED by the person in charge to
do so.
The following rules will help ensure the
safety of personnel and help prevent
needless downtime because of damaged
equipment.
1. Only TRAINED and AUTHORIZED operators
shall be permitted to operate the equipment.
2. All manufacturer’s operating instructions and
safety rules and all employers’ safety rules and
all OSHA and other government safety rules
must be strictly adhered to.
3. Repairs and adjustments shall be made only
by QUALIFIED TRAINED maintenance
personnel.
4. No modification shall be made to the
equipment without prior written consent of
Snorkel.
5. You must make a pre-start inspection of the
TB120 at the beginning of each shift. A
malfunctioning machine must not be used.
6. You must make an inspection of the work
place to locate possible hazards before
operating the TB120.
D A N G ER
Misuse of this machine can result in DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY.
Do not operate this equipment unless you
are TRAINED and AUTHORIZED and have
read and thoroughly understand all
information given in this Operator’s Manual
and on all DANGER and CAUTION signs on
the machine.
INTRODUCTION