8 Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices
Slope Gauge
15° Slope
(OK)
Figure 1
15° Slope |
(TOO STEEP) |
Figure 2
USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE
IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!
To check the slope, proceed as follows:
1.Remove this page and fold along the dashed line.
2.Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.)
3.Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ).
4.Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope (See Figure 1 and Figure 2).
5.If there is a gap below the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation (See Figure 2 above).
WARNING! Slopes are a major factor related to