Section 1 • Safety Rules May 2009 REV A SAFETY RULES Personal Safety Be sure to wear protective eye wear and other protective clothing if the situation warrants it. Any person working on or around a machine must be aware of all known safety hazards. Personal safety and the continued safe operation of the machine should be your top priority. Be aware of potential crushing hazards such as moving parts, free swinging or unsecured components when lifting or placing loads. Always wear approved steel-toed shoes. Read each procedure thoroughly. This manual and the decals on the machine, use signal words to identify the following:
Workplace Safety Safety alert symbol—used to alert personnel to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Be sure to keep sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away from flammable and combustible materials like battery gases and engine fuels. Always have an approved fire extinguisher within easy reach. Red—used to indicate the presence of an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Be sure that all tools and working areas are properly maintained and ready for use. Keep work surfaces clean and free of debris that could get into machine components and cause damage.
Orange—used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Be sure that your workshop or work area is properly ventilated and well lit. Yellow with safety alert symbol— used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate injury. Be sure any forklift, overhead crane or other lifting or supporting device is fully capable of supporting and stabilizing the weight to be lifted. Use only chains or straps that are in good condition and of ample capacity.
Yellow without safety alert symbol—used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Be sure that fasteners intended for one time use (i.e., cotter pins and self-locking nuts) are not reused. These components may fail if they are used a second time. Green—used to indicate operation or maintenance information. Be sure to properly dispose of old oil or other fluids. Use an approved container. Please be environmentally safe . vi RL4000 • TML-4000 Part No. 116693