SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
- 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 or load raised by the excavator
(in any position) may reach the minimum safety
distance established by local or international 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 regulations 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 and/or load at all times. If the load has to
be guided down for laying, consult the Electric
Power Company to know which precautions should
be taken.
- Appoint a person in charge of signalling duties.
This person will have the responsibility of observing
the machine, any part of it and/or the load
approaching the electric lines from a 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.
When digging, there is the risk of cave-ins and
landslides.
Always check ground conditions and conditions of the
material to be removed. Support everywhere it is
required to prevent possible cave-ins or landslides
when:
- digging near previous trenches filled with material,
- digging in bad ground conditions,
- digging trenches subject to vibration from railroads,
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 starter switch key. Consult the
Operator's 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 starter switch key 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.
Securely block and lock the machine every time you
leave it unattended. Return keys to the safe place
previously agreed upon. Perform all necessary
operations for stopping as detailed in the Operation
and Maintenance Instruction Manual.
Drive the machine far from pits, trenches, rocky
hanging walls, areas with overhead electric lines, and
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