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2. Safety precautions
Generalities
Read the Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual care-
fully before starting, operating, maintaining, fuelling or servic-
ing the machine.
Carefully read the explanation to each and all safety signs in the
special section of this Manual before starting, operating, main-
taining, fuelling or servicing the machine.
Machine-mounted safety plates are colour coded yellow with
black borders when they refer to points where special
ATTEN-
TION must be paid and failure to observe them may cause a se-
rious DANGER to the integrity of machine operators. They are
white with red borders and black lettering when they refer to a
FORBIDDEN practice.
It is fundamental that all machine operators know very well the
meaning of each safety plate as this considerably decreases op-
erating hazards and accidents.
Do not allow unauthorised personnel to operate or service this
machine.
Do not wear rings, wrist watches, jewellery, loose or hanging
garments, such as ties, torn clothing, scarves, unbuttoned or
unzipped jackets that can get caught in moving parts. Wear cer-
tied safety clothes such as: hard hat, no-slip footwear, heavy
gloves, ear protection, safety glasses , reector vests, respirators
every time the job requires it. Ask your employer about safety
regulations in force and protective equipment. Always keep the
operator’s compartment, step plates, grab-rails and handles
clean and clear of foreign objects, oil, grease, mud or snow to
minimise the danger of slipping or stumbling. Remove mud or
grease from your shoes before operating the machine.
Do not jump on or o the machine. Always keep both hands and
one foot, or both feet and one hand in contact with steps and/
or grab rails.
Do not use controls or hoses as hand holds. Hoses and controls
are movable parts and do not provide solid support. Besides,
controls may be inadvertently moved and cause unexpected
movement of the machine or its attachments.
Never operate the machine or its attachments from any position
other than sitting in the driver’s seat. Keep head, body, limbs,
hands and feet inside the operator’s compartment at all times
to reduce exposure to external hazards.
Be careful of possible slippery conditions of the steps and hand
rails as well as of the ground around the machine. Wear protec-
tive boots or shoes with the soles made of highly no-slip rub-
ber.
Do not leave the machine until it has come to a complete stop.
Always check height, width and weight limitations which may
be encountered in the working site and ensure the machine
does not exceed them.
Assess exact paths of gas ducts, water mains, telephone lines,
sewers, overhead and underground electric lines and all other
possible obstacles.
Such paths should be opportunely dened by
competent Authorities. If necessary, require that the service is
interrupted or said installations are moved prior to starting the
work.
You must know the working capacity of the machine. Dene the
rear upperstructure swing area and provide for opportune bar-
riers to prevent access into it.
Starting
Never start or operate a failed machine. Walk all around the
machine before mounting.
Before operating the machine, make sure that any possible dan-
gerous condition has been properly removed. Before starting
machine, check that steering and attachment controls are in
the neutral position and the safety lever is in the LOCK position.
Immediately report any malfunction of parts or systems to the
maintenance managers for proper action.
Prior to starting the engine, check, adjust and lock the driver’s
seat for maximum riding comfort and control accessibility. Prior
to operating the machine and/or its attachments, check that by-
standers are outside the machine operating range. Sound the
horn.
Obey all hand signals, safety indications and signs. Due to the
presence of ammable uids, never check fuel level, refuel,
charge the batteries or use the starting uid in the presence of
smoking materials, open ames or sparks.
Ensure that nobody is within operating area before starting the
machine or moving in any direction.
Adjust all rear-view mirrors for maximum visibility of the area
behind the machine.
Ensure that engine speed is appropriate to the job to be carried
out.
If any hydraulic control or system exhibits erratic performance
or responds abnormally, have the machine checked for air in the
system.
Air in these circuits may cause incorrect movements with conse-
quent accident hazard. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Instruction Manual about corrective action to be taken.
Operating
Do not run the engine of this machine in closed buildings with-
out proper ventilation capable to remove harmful exhaust gases
which concentrate in the air. Keep the operator’s compartment
free of foreign objects, especially if not rmly secured. Never use
the machine to transport objects, unless proper securing points
are provided.
Do not carry riders on the machine.
Study and familiarise with escape routes alternative to normal
exit routes.
For your personal safety, do not climb on or o the machine
while it is in motion.
Make sure that bystanders are clear of the machine operating
range before starting the engine and operating the attachment.
Sound the horn.
Obey all hand signals, safety indications and signs. When back-
ing, always look to where the machine is to be moved. Be alert
of the position of bystanders. Should someone enter the work
area, stop the machine.
Maintain a safe distance from other machines or obstacles to
ensure required visibility conditions. Always give way to loaded
machines.
Maintain a clear vision of the surroundings of the travel or work
area at all times.
Keep cab windows clean and repaired.
When pulling loads or towing through a cable or chain, do not
start suddenly at full throttle. Take-up slack carefully.
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