Safety
Safety Guidelines for Operating the Machine 3.2
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[en-US] | 08/2022 | 5100064108 | SM100 | Operator’s Manual
When operating this machine:
• Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine.
• Do not operate the engine while wearing a headset to listen to music or
radio because it will be difficult to hear the alert signals.
• People operating the machine must be familiar with the potential risks
and hazards associated with it.
• Follow legal and other mandatory regulations relevant to accident pre-
vention and environmental protection. These may include handling haz-
ardous substances, issuing and/or wearing PPE, or obeying traffic regu-
lations.
The machine must not be accessed or operated by:
• Children
• People impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription drugs
• People who are feeling ill
Jobsite
WARNING
Electric shock hazard
Electric shock can cause severe injury or death.
► Maintain a safe distance from overhead energized electric lines.
The operator and any people in the jobsite are at risk if the machine is not
operated correctly. Know the rules for the jobsite, which include but are not
limited to the following:
• Remain aware of changing positions and the movement of other equip-
ment and personnel in the jobsite.
• Use extra care when operating over uneven ground, on hills, or over soft
or coarse material. The machine could shift or slide unexpectedly.
• Use caution when operating the machine near the edges of pits,
trenches, or platforms. Ensure the ground surface is stable enough to
support the weight of the machine with operator and there is no danger
of the machine sliding, falling or tipping.
• Do not operate the machine in areas that contain flammable objects, fu-
els, or products that produce flammable vapors.
• Do not place diesel fuel or other flammable material such as oil, hay, or
dried grass close to the engine during engine operation or shortly after
shutdown.
• Keep the area around the muffler free of debris such as leaves, paper,
cartons, etc. A hot muffler could ignite the debris and start a fire.
• When operating the machine in contaminated areas, take appropriate
measures to protect the operator and the machine.
• Familiarize yourself with the jobsite before beginning work, especially
when operating in buildings or enclosed areas. Be aware of:
– Obstacles in the operating and traveling area
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