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A V O N M A T E R I A L S U P P L I E S L T D ( A M S L T D ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2
Ensure that there are no overhead cables in the
vicinity of the tipping area.
Manoeuvre the vehicle to the required position
on site, or tipping face on a landfill/recycling
site, keep at least 3 metres from the tipping
face. Be aware of pedestrians and other
vehicles around you, make sure you are ready
to STOP if anyone enters your tipping safe
area.
Handbrake is applied, gear lever is in neutral, and the tipping lever is on hold.
Remove the auto-sheet
Carefully unlock the tailgate. Always stand at the side of the vehicle.
Enter the cab and close the door, put on your seatbelt, and engage the tipping
mechanism.
Ensure that there is a sufficient working area to the
front and rear of vehicle before tipping and that all
pedestrians and vehicles are clear at least 15 Metres.
If not STOP.
As the body lifts, ensure the load remains stable, if the
vehicle becomes unstable in any way STOP and slowly lower the body down.
Investigate the cause of the problem and re-position if required before recommencing
the tip..
Do not stand or allow anyone to stand alongside the vehicle whilst tipping.
Raise body smoothly by varying engine speed. Do not exceed 1200rpm.
When the body reaches the required tipping position, move the tipping lever to the
hold position.
To clear the load, release the handbrake and drive forward very slowly.
Under no circumstances can you stand or work under a raised tipper body. Work can
only be carried out when the body is propped up with an approved body prop.
If moving sticky material check the body is fully empty before lowering the body. If the
body requires digging out, position the lorry in an agreed dig out area that is safe from
other vehicles including loading shovels.
Lowering a tipping body
Before lowering the tipping body check that there is nobody near the vehicle.
Slowly move the tipper lever from the hold position to the lower position. This action
will disengage the PTO and the warning light will go out.
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