Operator`s manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
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General Entry Guidelines
To avoid personal injury due to a slip and/or fall,
observe the following guidelines.
BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB OR THE AREA BEHIND THE
CAB.
1. Always have three limbs (one foot and two hands or two feet and
one hand) in contact with the vehicle at all times when entering or
exiting the cab or the area behind the cab.
2. Be certain you have a firm handhold and/or stable foot position
before transferring weight to that position. For example, do not
start to put weight on a foot until you are certain your foot is
properly on the step and will not slip when you transfer your
weight.
3. DO NOT climb on top of the frame, fuel tanks or storage boxes to
make trailer hook-ups.
4. If the vehicle is equipped with air fairings, do not use the
side-mounted fairing (wind deflector) brackets and braces as
steps or grab handles.
5. Be certain that the grab handles are clear of snow, mud, ice or
other substances that could make them slippery before using
them. DO NOT use steps or grab handles if they are slippery or
damaged.
6. Be certain that all grab handles, steps and related parts are in
good working condition. Any defects should be reported and
repaired before using the grab handles and steps.
7. DO NOT step on the curved surface of the fuel tanks. They may
be slippery from snow, mud, ice, water, spilled fuel or other
slippery substances.
8. If a step is mounted to the top of the battery box, be certain that
the battery box cover is properly fastened before stepping.
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