General Instructions - Advance Proterra GPL Manual Del Usuario

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
– Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
– The internal combustion engine of this machine can emit carbon monoxide.
– Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.
– Only use indoors when adequate ventilation is provided, and with the help of an assistant.
DANGER!
– Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure disconnect the battery
connector, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake.
– This machine must be used by properly trained operators only.
– Sharp turns must be made at slowest possible speed. Avoid: abrupt turns on incline, turns when the hopper
is lifted.
– Do not lift the hopper when the machine is on incline. The machine loses stability on incline or when the
hopper is full. Regularly check the tire pressure.
– Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
– Keep the battery away from sparks, flames and incandescent material. During the normal operation explosive
gases are released.
– Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
– When working under the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident.
– Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, flammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapors:
This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.
– Be careful, fuel is highly flammable.
– Do not smoke or bring naked flames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
– Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
– Avoid contact with skin and do not breathe in fuel vapors. Keep out of reach of children.
– Do not lay any object on the engine.
– Stop the engine before performing any procedure on it. To prevent the engine from starting accidentally,
disconnect the battery negative terminal.
– See also the SAFETY RULES in the Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this Manual.
– Lead batteries (WET) are installed on this machine, do not tilt the machine more than 30° from its horizontal
position to prevent the highly corrosive acid to leak out of the batteries. When the machine is to be tilted to
perform maintenance procedures, remove the batteries.
– Do not use the machine in case of gas leaks. Disconnect the fuel hose and replace the LPG tank. If the gas
leak persists, disconnect the fuel hose and contact the Advance Service Center.
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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