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SAFE PRACTICES

Whiteman Power Buggy

  • 1.
    Operate the Whiteman Power Buggy only if you are trained and authorized to do so
  • 2.
    Wear all the protective clothing or personal protection equipment issued to you or called for by job conditions. (hardhat, gloves, earplugs, safety glasses, etc.)
  • 3.
    Put all controls in “park” position before starting up
  • 4.
    After starting, recheck all controls to make sure everything is functioning correctly
  • 5.
    Be extra careful when reversing directions, as maximum speeds can change
  • 6.
    Operate the controls smoothly – don’t jerk the steering or any controls. Avoid sharp turns and sudden stops
  • 7.
    Never climb on the buggy or dump mechanism, or allow others to do so
  • 8.
    Buggy is for one person only. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON THE BUGGY
  • 9.
    When traveling on inclines, slopes, ramps and downgrades, observe the following: A). LOADED BUGGY = point bucket UPHILL - B). EMPTY BUGGY = point bucket DOWNHILL
  • 10.
      Correct shutdown is important to safe operation. Follow these general steps:
  • 1.
    Come to a full stop
  • 2.
    Set parking brake
  • 3.
    Idle engine for gradual cooling
  • 4.
    Shut off engine
  • 5.
    Cycle hydraulic controls to eliminate residual pressure
  • 6.
    Remove ignition key on electric start models
  • 7.
    Block wheels if on a slope or incline
  • 11.
      Dismount carefully using three-point contact and facing the buggy. NEVER JUMP OFF THE BUGGY
  • 12.
      Do not leave buggy in the vicinity of ovens, furnaces or radiant heaters as explosion could result
  • 13.
      Follow safe fueling procedures (see Fueling Operation)