AVANT 423 - Operation on Gradients; Suffocation Hazard and Ventilation

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400 Series Safety instructions
Operation on gradients
Load, unload, and turn on at level ground only. Drive slowly
on uneven terrains. Do not drive on too steep a gradient -
watch out for ditches, manholes and steep gradients.
Do not park the machine on a surface with a gradient.
Should this be necessary, engage the parking brake and
preferably turn the machine sideways and put down the
load. If needed, use chocks behind the wheels.
Use low speed range when driving on hills or uneven
terrain.
Risk of tipping over - Always keep
loads close to the ground. The
stability and the load handling capacity
of the loader are signicantly reduced
on inclined terrains and Maximum
lifting capacity can be achieved only on
rm, level ground. On horizontally tilted
terrain the load must be kept close to
the ground and must never be lifted
high.
Suffocation hazard - Ensure ventilation
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), a poison gas you
cannot see or smell. Using a loader
in enclosed space or poorly ventilated
areas will kill you in minutes.
Never operate the loader indoors or in partly enclosed
areas unless you’ve made sure there is special ventilation
system installed. Loaders with a combustion engine produce,
among other pollutants, carbon dioxide (CO
2
) and can also
emit carbon monoxide (CO) under some conditions that can
concentrate quickly to a dangerous level. Never leave the
engine running in garages or sheds. Operate the loader
only outdoors and far from windows, doors, and vents.
Elevated level of carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide
in breathing air can not be noticed without dedicated
measuring equipment. Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
include nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and lack
of consciousness.
Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning and see a physician.
Diesel exhaust also contains other chemicals that are
harmful. Prolonged exposure to exhaust fumes should be
avoided. Ventilate indoor spaces well e.g. after starting a
loader. The odor or colour of diesel exhaust does not tell
if there are dangerous levels of carbon dioxide or carbon
monoxide in the breathing air.
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