Operator`s manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
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9. If a vehicle is equipped with removable chassis fairings or cab
panels, be certain the fairing or cab panel is properly fastened
before using steps.
10. DO NOT jump from the cab or from the steps to the ground.
11. Always face the cab when entering or exiting.
12. DO NOT hold anything in your hands when entering or exiting the
cab or the area behind the cab. Log books, cups, clipboards,
jackets, luggage and the like can be placed on the cab floor or rear
deck plate before entering or exiting.
13. Make sure your safety belt is disconnected before exiting the cab.
14. Make sure the safety belt is fully retracted and out of the way prior
to entering or exiting the cab.
15. DO NOT put your foot on any surface that does not have slip
resistant, self-cleaning material. If there is no step material, the
surface may be slippery and you may fall.
16. Before entering or exiting, be certain that the soles of your
shoes/boots are free from grease, mud or any other substance
which could make them slippery.
17. Always put the foot flat on the top of the step. DO NOT place your
foot on the side or edge of the step.
Driver Side Entry/Exit
On vehicles without side fairings or cab panels,
always make sure that the battery box cover is
securely fastened before stepping up. Failure to
fasten the cover may lead to a fall and personal
injury.
Open the door. Place any hand-carried items on the cab floor. Grasp
the right grab handle with your right hand and the left grab handle with
your left hand. Put the right foot fully on the bottom step and pull
yourself up to the opening.
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