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Operate the Whiteman Power Buggy only if you are trained and authorized to do so
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Wear all the protective clothing or personal protection equipment issued to you or called for by job conditions. (hardhat, gloves, earplugs, safety glasses, etc.)
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Put all controls in “park” position before starting up
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After starting, recheck all controls to make sure everything is functioning correctly
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Be extra careful when reversing directions, as maximum speeds can change
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Operate the controls smoothly – don’t jerk the steering or any controls. Avoid sharp turns and sudden stops
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Never climb on the buggy or dump mechanism, or allow others to do so
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Buggy is for one person only. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON THE BUGGY
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When traveling on inclines, slopes, ramps and downgrades, observe the following: A). LOADED BUGGY = point bucket UPHILL - B). EMPTY BUGGY = point bucket DOWNHILL
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Correct shutdown is important to safe operation. Follow these general steps:
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Come to a full stop
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Set parking brake
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Idle engine for gradual cooling
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Shut off engine
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Cycle hydraulic controls to eliminate residual pressure
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Remove ignition key on electric start models
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Block wheels if on a slope or incline
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Dismount carefully using three-point contact and facing the buggy. NEVER JUMP OFF THE BUGGY
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Do not leave buggy in the vicinity of ovens, furnaces or radiant heaters as explosion could result
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Follow safe fueling procedures (see Fueling Operation)