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GENERAL SAFETY
For your own personal protecon and for the safety of those around you, please read and ensure you fully understand the
following safety informaon. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that he/she fully understands how to operate
this equipment safely. If you are unsure about the safe and correct use of the TRUXTA, consult your supervisor or TRUXTA
This equipment is heavy and must not be lied single-handedly, GET HELP and use suitable liing equipment.
• Cordon o the work area and keep members of the public and unauthorized personnel at a safe distance.
• Personal Protecve Equipment (PPE) must be worn by the operator when ever this equipment is being used (see Health & Safety).
• Make sure you know how to safely switch this machine OFF before you switch it ON in case you get into diculty.
• Always switch OFF the engine before transporng, moving it around the site or servicing it.
• During use the engine becomes very hot; allow the engine to cool before touching it. Never leave the engine running and unaended.
• Never remove or tamper with any guards ed, they are there for your protecon.
• Always check guards for condion and Security, if any is damaged or missing, DO NOT USE THE TRUXTA unl the guard has been
replaced or repaired.
• Do not operate the machine when you are ill, feeling red, or when under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not stand the machine on end with the engine running.
• Do not use the TRUXTA to transport people.
• Do not release the brake suddenly when travelling forward at speed with a heavy load as the machine may topple forward.
• (Brake o). Close the throle if necessary so that engine braking controls the speed. Always ensure that when moving downwards on
a hill, the machine is travelling in reverse.
• Before refuelling, switch o the engine and allow it to cool.
When refuelling, DO NOT smoke or allow naked ames in the area.
• Spilt fuel must be made safe immediately, by using sand. If fuel is spilt on your clothes, change them.
• Store petrol in an approved, purpose made container away from heat and ignion sources.
• If fuel is spilt when re-fuelling the tank, wipe o the excess and wait 2 minutes before re-starng.
• STEERING THE TRUXTA ON GRADIENTS.
DO NOT steer the TRUXTA le or right when travelling up or down a gradient. Always travel in a straight line. When travelling across a
graduated slope, always travel in a forward direcon, maximum gradient 6 degrees (10%) when travelling across with a TRUXTA.
• ENVIRONMENTAL — Safe Disposal.
Instrucons for the protecon of the environment. The machine contains valuable materials. Take the discarded apparatus and
accessories to the relevant recycling facilies.
VIBRATION
Some vibraon from the operaon is transmied through the handle to the operator’s hands. DO NOT exceed the maximum usage mes.
(See Technical Data secon)
PPE (Personal Protecve Equipment).
Suitable PPE must be worn when using this equipment i.e. Safety Goggles, Gloves, Ear Defenders, Dust Mask and Steel Toe capped.
Footwear. Wear clothing suitable for the work you are doing. Tie back long hair and remove any jewellery which may catch in the
equipment’s moving parts.
Petrol Machines. Do not ingest fuel or inhale fuel vapours and avoid contact with your skin. Wash fuel splashes immediately. If you get
fuel in your eyes, Irrigate with copious amounts of water and seek medical aenon as soon as possible.
Exhaust Fumes Do not operate the PETROLTRUXTA indoors or in a conned space, make sure the work area is adequately venlated.
Electric Do not aempt to charge the electric machine if cable or connectors are damaged.
Do not connect or disconnect the machine with wet hands immediately replace damaged charging parts.
