5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERALITIES
Read the Operation and Maintenance Instruction Ma-
nual carefully before starting, operating, maintaining,
fuelling or servicing the machine.
Carefully read the explanation to each and all safety
signs in the special section of this Manual before star-
ting, operating, maintaining, fuelling or servicing the
machine.
Machine-mounted safety plates are colour coded
yellow with black borders when they refer to points
where special ATTENTION must be paid and failure
to observe them may cause a serious 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 conside-
rably decreases operating 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 certified safety clothes such as:
hard hat, no-slip footwear, heavy gloves, ear protecti-
on, safety glasses , reflector 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 off 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 protective boots or shoes with the soles
made of highly no-slip rubber.
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, telepho-
ne lines, sewers, overhead and underground electric
lines and all other possible obstacles.
Such paths should be opportunely defined 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.
Define the rear upperstructure swing area and provide
for opportune barriers 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 possi-
ble dangerous condition has been properly removed.
Before starting machine, check that steering and at-
tachment 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 bystanders are outside the
machine operating range. Sound the horn.
Obey all hand signals, safety indications and signs. Due
to the presence of flammable fluids, never check fuel
level, refuel, charge the batteries or use the starting fluid
in the presence of smoking materials, open flames 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 perfor-
mance or responds abnormally, have the machine chec-
ked for air in the system.
Air in these circuits may cause incorrect movements with
consequent 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
without proper ventilation capable to remove harmful
exhaust gases which concentrate in the air. Keep the
operator’s compartment free of foreign objects, especi-
ally if not firmly 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 off the
machine while it is in motion.
Make sure that bystanders are clear of the machine
operating range before starting the engine and opera-
ting the attachment. Sound the horn.
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