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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Working on slopes is dangerous. Grade the working
area if possible. Reduce work cycle time if it is not
possible to grade the working area.
We recommend to work on slopes after checking machi-
ne stability.
Properly judge ground conditions with particular atten-
tion to consistency of the area you are going to work on.
Keep the machine sufficiently far from the ditch edge.
Do not swing the upperstructure, raise the load or brake
abruptly if not required. This may cause accidents.
Prior to beginning the work near gas distribution mains
or other public utilities:
- Contact the company owner of the gas mains or its
nearest branch before starting the work. Look up the
number in the telephone directory.
- Define together which precautions should be taken to
guarantee work safety.
- Decrease work speed. Reaction time could be too slow
and distance evaluation wrong.
- When working near gas mains or other public utilities
installations, appoint a person in charge of signalling
duties. This person will have the responsibility of obser-
ving the machine, any part of it and/or the load appro-
aching the gas mains from a standpoint more favou-
rable than the Operator’s. This signal man (flagman)
must be in direct communication with the Operator and
the Operator must pay undivided attention to the sig-
nals supplied.
- The gas distributing Company, if previously advised
and involved in the work, as well as machine Operator,
Owner and/or any natural person or legal entity having
rent or leased the machine or being responsible at the
time by contract or by law, are liable for the adoption of
the necessary precautions.
Working near electric lines can be very dangerous,
therefore some special precautions must be observed.
Within this Manual, „work near electric lines“ means
when the attachment (in any position) may reach the
minimum safety distance established by local or inter-
national Safety Regulations.
To work without risks, keep maximum possible distance
from electric lines and never trespass minimum safety
distance. Ensure that local or national safety regulati-
ons concerning work near electric lines are observed.
Prior to beginning the work near electric lines:
- Contact the Company owner of the electric lines or its
nearest branch before starting the work.
Look up the in the telephone directory.
- Define together with the Company representative
which precautions should be taken to guarantee work
safety.
- All electric lines should be considered as operative
live lines even though it might be well known that the
line in question is out of work and visibly connected to
the ground.
- The Electric Power Company, if previously advised
and involved in the work, as well as machine Operator,
Owner and/or any natural person or legal entity having
rent or leased the machine or being responsible at the
time by contract or by law, are liable for the adoption of
the necessary precautions.
- Decrease work speed. Reaction time could be too slow
and distance evaluation wrong.
- Warn all ground personnel to keep clear of the machine
at all times.
- Appoint a person in charge of signalling duties.
This person will have the responsibility of observing II
the machine approaching the electric lines from a I
standpoint more favourable than the Operator’s. This
signal man (flag-man) must be in direct communication
with the Operator and the Operator must pay undivided
attention to the signals supplied.
When working in or near pits, in ditches or very high
walls, check that the walls are sufficiently propped up to
avoid cave-in hazards.
Pay the utmost attention when working near overhang
walls or where landslides may take place. Make sure
that the support surface is strong enough to prevent
landslides.
Always check ground conditions and conditions of the
material to be removed. Support everywhere it is requi-
red to prevent possible cave-ins or landslides:
- near previous trenches filled with material, - in bad
ground conditions,
- when working trenches subject to vibration from rail-
roads, working machines or highway traffic.
STOPPING
When the machine is to be stopped for whatever reason,
always check that all controls are in the neutral position
and that the safety lever is on the lock position to
guarantee risk-free start-up.
Never leave the machine unattended with the engine
running.
Prior to leaving the driver’s seat, and after making sure
that all people are clear of the machine, slowly lower the
attachment until resting it safely to the ground. Retract
possible auxiliary tools to the closed safety position.
Check that all controls are in the neutral position. Move
engine controls to the shut-down position. Switch off the
key-start switch. Consult the Operation and Maintenan-
ce Instruction Manual. ‚‘ Park the machine in a non-
operating and no-traffic area. Park on firm level ground.
If this is not possible, position the machine at a right
angle to the slope, making sure there is no danger of
uncontrolled sliding.
If parking in traffic lanes cannot be avoided, provide
appropriate flags, barriers, flares and other signals as
required to adequately warn the oncoming drivers.
Always switch off the key-start switch before cleaning,
repairing or servicing, or parking the machine to prevent
accidental unauthorised start-up.
Never lower the attachment or auxiliary tools other than
from sitting in the operator’s seat. Sound the horn. Make
sure that nobody is within the machine operating range.
Lower the attachment slowly.
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