2.3 OPERATING SAFETY
Operation
training
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE)
Work area
Machine setup
Machine
integrity
MULTIFUNCTION FLOODLIGHT TOWER
Before operating the machine:
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Read and understand the operating instructions contained in all manuals deliv-
ered with the machine.
•
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls and safety
devices.
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Contact ENAR for additional training if necessary.
When operating this machine::
•
Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine. People operating
the machine must be familiar with the potential risks and hazards associated with
it.
Wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this machine:
•
Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
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Safety glasses with side shields
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Hearing protection
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Safety-toed footwear.
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Make sure the area immediately surrounding the Light Tower is clean, neat, and
free of debris.
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The tower extends up to 5 m (16 ft). Make sure the area above the light tower is
open and clear of overhead wires and obstructions.
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Make sure the machine is on a firm, level surface and will not tip, roll, slide, or fall
while operating.
•
Make sure the machine is well-grounded and securely fastened to a good earthen
ground per national and local regulations.
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The machine must be leveled and the outriggers extended before raising the
tower. The outriggers must be extended while the tower is down and the foot
brakes are engaged.
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Do not start a machine in need of repair.
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Do not use the machine if the insulation on any electrical cord is cut or worn
through.
•
Do not operate the lights without the protective lens cover in place or with a lens
cover that is cracked or damaged.
•
Replace or repair electrical components with components that are identical in
rating and performance to the originals.
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