Product Manual A

Introduction and Safety
Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower 5
Raising and Lowering the Mast
•
ALWAYS extend the outriggers and level the unit
before raising the mast. DO NOT retract the
outriggers while the mast is up.
• Keep area around the unit clear of people while
raising and lowering the mast.
• ALWAYS lower the mast when not in use.
Service Safety
This unit uses high voltage circuits capable of causing
serious injury or death. Only a qualified and licensed
electrician should troubleshoot or repair problems
occurring in this equipment.
• Before servicing the unit, verify the Control Power
switch and circuit breakers are in the OFF (O)
position, and the negative (-) terminal on the battery
is disconnected.
DO NOT perform even routine
service (oil/filter changes, cleaning, etc.) unless all
electrical components are shut down.
• ALWAYS use extreme caution when servicing this
unit in damp conditions. Do not service the unit if your
skin or clothing is wet. Do not allow water to collect
around the base of the unit.
• DO NOT wash the unit with high pressure hoses,
power washers, or steam cleaners. Water may
collect in the unit, causing damage to electrical parts.
• Replace all missing and hard to read decals. Decals
provide important operating instructions and warn of
dangers and hazards.
• Wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch
cables. Never let cables slip through bare hands.
• Only use mild soap and water to clean the lens covers.
Other chemicals may damage the lens covers.
WARNING
Electrocution. Do not set up or operate
this unit if severe weather is expected.
Lightning strikes can kill or cause severe injury
even if you are not touching the unit.
(000296)
WARNING
(000297)
> 60 mph> 60 mph
Do not set up the unit if high winds
are expected. High winds can cause the
unit to tip or fall, causing severe injury
or machine damage.
WARNING
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
up or the winch cable develops slack. Excess slack
could cause the mast to collapse, resulting in
personal injury or equipment damage.
(000265)