Second Edition • First Printing Operator's ManualInspectionsPart No. 1261735 S-60X 39Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safemachine operation contained in this operator’smanual.1 Avoid hazardous situations.2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.3 Always perform function tests prior to use.4 Inspect the workplace.Know and understand the workplaceinspection before going on to the nextsection.5 Only use the machine as it was intended.Workplace InspectionFundamentalsThe workplace inspection helps the operatordetermine if the workplace is suitable for safemachine operation. It should be performed by theoperator prior to moving the machine to theworkplace.It is the operator’s responsibility to read andremember the workplace hazards, then watch forand avoid them while moving, setting up andoperating the machine.Workplace Inspection ChecklistBe aware of and avoid the following hazardoussituations: drop-offs or holes bumps, floor obstructions or debris sloped surfaces unstable or slippery surfaces overhead obstructions and high voltageconductors hazardous locations inadequate surface support to withstand allload forces imposed by the machine wind and weather conditions the presence of unauthorized personnel other possible unsafe conditions