LOFTNESS Kwik-Pik 480 Operator's Manual & Parts - page 11
Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik)
N14816 1 - 1 January, 2005
Safety Instructions
Safety First
Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the
causes or hazards before an accident occurs, and
doing something about them. Read this manual and
your EMI skid-loader safety manual carefully and
become familiar with the controls and proper use of
the machine. Know how to stop the unit by
disengagement of the controls. Be sure the operator
knows how to exercise the “Mandatory Shut-down
Procedure” (section 1, page 1-2).
Regardless of the care used in the design and
construction of this equipment, there are some areas
that cannot be safeguarded without interfering with
accessibility and efficient operation.
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR
ATTENTION
TO
INSTRUCTIONS
INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
*ATTENTION
*BECOME ALERT
*YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
These safety alert symbols shown, are intended to
identify and provide information that must be
heeded for proper safe operation of the equipment
and to prevent damage or deterioration of the
equipment. In this manual and on labels used on
this Kwik-Pik the words “Danger”, “Warning”, and
”Caution” are used to indicate the following:
DANGER: (white lettering on red
background) Indicates am imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to
the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes,
cannot be guarded
WARNING: (black lettering on orange
background) Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury, and includes hazards that are
exposed when guards are removed. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: (black lettering on yellow
background) Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
The following safety information is a general
overview of precautions that should be adhered to:
1. Read this manual carefully. Become
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
proper use of the machine. Insure that
all operators know how to stop the unit
by disengagement of the controls using
the “Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure”
(section 1, page 1-2).
2. Remember,
it
is
the
owner’s
responsibility for communicating all
information on the safe use and proper
maintenance of this machine.
3. Never allow children to operate
equipment equipment. Allow adults to
operate the equipment only after
receiving the proper instructions. Keep
the area of operation clear of all
unauthorized persons.