B if the unit must be on an incline, block the
wheels.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of
ramps, platforms, and other similar working
surfaces.
Do not add to, or modify the unit.
Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways
or fire equipment.
Travelling
Yield the right of way to pedestrians and
emergency vehicles such as ambulances
and fire trucks.
Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever
possible. Do not park closer than 6 ft (1800
mm) to the nearest rail of a railroad track.
Keep a clear view of the path of travel and
observe for other traffic, personnel, and safe
clearances.
Under all travel conditions, operate the unit
at a speed that will pernit it to be brought to
a stop in a safe manner.
Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.
Slow down for wet and slippery floors.
Before driving over a dockboard or bridge
plate, be sure that it is properly secured.
Drive carefully and slowly across the dock-
board or bridge plate, and never exceed its
rated capacity.
When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a
safe level consistent with the operating envi-
ronment. Make the turns smoothly.
Operator care of the unit
If the unit is found to be in need of repair or
in any way unsafe, or contributes to an un-
safe condition, the matter shall be reported
immediately to the user's designated author-
ity, and the unit shall not be operated until it
has been restored to safe operating condi-
tion.
If during operation the unit becomes unsafe
in any way, the matter shall be reported im-
mediately to the user's designated authority,
and the unit shall not be operated until it has
been restored to safe operating condition.
Do not make repairs or adjustments unless
specifically authorized to do so.
MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD
PRACTICES
Operation of the unit may be hazardous if
maintenance is neglected or repairs, re-
builds, or adjustments are not performed in
accordance with the manufacturer's design
criteria. Therefore, maintenance facilities
(on or off premises), trained personnel, and
detailed procedures shall be provided.
Maintenance and inspection of the unit shall
be performed in conformance with the fol-
lowing practices:
A a schedules planned maintenance, lubri-
cation, and inspection system shall be
followed; consult the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
B only tranined and authorized personnel
shall be permitted to maintain, repair, ad-
just, and inspect the unit, and in accord-
ance with manufacturer's specifications.
Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection
equipment present in the work area. Do not
use open pans of fuel or flammable cleaning
fluids for cleaning parts.
FIRE SAFETY STANDARD
Any unit not in safe operating condition shall
be removed from service.
Repairs shall not be made in Class I, Class
II, and Class III locations.
Fire Prevention: The unit shall be kept in a
clean condition and reasonably free of lint,
excess oil, and grease. Noncombustible
agents are preferred for cleaning the unit.
Flammable liquids [those having flash points
at or above 100°F (37,8°C)] are not allowed.
Precautions regarding toxicity, ventilation,
and fire hazard shall be appropriate for the
agent or solvent used.
Nameplate Visibility: The unit type designa-
tions as shown on the nameplate and the
type markers shall not be covered over with
paint so that their identification information is
obscured.
The unit shall not be used in classified are-
as.
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