General precautions – Pengo TruLink User Manual
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PENGO TruLink Manual 5
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
• Be prepared if a fi re starts.
• Keep a fi rst aid kit near by when operating equipment.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Protective clothing and equipment should be worn at all times.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose fi tting clothing.
• Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection
such as ear plugs.
• Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid distractions.
• Never let a minor or inexperienced person operate equipment.
PRODUCT SAFETY
• Inspect the entire product before operation.
• Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way before operation.
• Keep others away when making any adjustments to the unit.
PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE
• Use proper tools and equipment when conducting maintenance, refer to this manual for additional
information.
• Work in a clean dry area.
• Inspect all parts. Be sure parts are in good working condition and installed properly.
• Remove build up of grease, oil or any debris.
• Remove all tools and unused parts from equipment before beginning operation.
BE ALERT ON THE JOB SITE
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert and aware of the surroundings. Interface with
the system only when it is safe to do so. Operating machinery while distracted can result in loss of
machinery control.
LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT
During installation of the TruLink system:
• Do not work under raised booms without supporting them.
• Do not use support material made of concrete blocks, logs, buckets, barrels, or any other material
that could suddenly collapse or shift positions.
• Make sure support material is solid, not decayed, warped, twisted, or tapered.
• Lower booms to ground level or on blocks.
• Lower booms and attachments to the ground before leaving the cab or operator’s station.
• Keep others away when making any adjustments to the unit.
CAUTION
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