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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
having rent or leased the machine or being respon-
sible 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 ob-
served. Within this Manual, “work near electric lines”
means when the attachment or load raised by the ex-
cavator (in any position) may reach the minimum
safety distance established by local or international
Safety Regulations.
To work without risks, keep maximum possible dis-
tance from electric lines and never trespass minimum
safety distance.
Ensure that local or national safety regulations con-
cerning 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 Opera-
tor, Owner and/or any natural person or legal entity
having rent or leased the machine or being responsi-
ble 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 ma-
chine 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 to signal instructions.
This person will have the responsibility of observing
the machine, any part of it and/or the load ap-
proaching the electric line from a better standpoint
with respect to the Operator’s position. This signal-
man shall directly communicate with the Operator
and the Operator must pay special attention to any
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 land-
slides.
Always check ground conditions and conditions of the
material to be removed. Support everywhere it is re-
quired to prevent possible cave-ins or landslides
when:
• When digging near recently formed trenches filled
with filling materials.
• When digging in bad ground conditions.
• When digging trenches subject to vibration from rail-
roads, working machines or highway traffic.
STOP
When the machine is to be stopped for whatever rea-
son, always check that all controls are in the neutral
position and that the safety lever is on the lock posi-
tion to guarantee risk-free start-up.
Never leave the machine unattended with the engine
running.
Before leaving the driver’s seat and after ensuring no-
one is near the machine, slowly lower the attachment
until it rests safely onto the ground. Move possible ad-
ditional tools in the safe retracted 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 Maintenance
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 slid-
ing.
If parking in traffic lanes cannot be avoided, provide
prescribed danger signals such as: flags, barriers,
flares and other signals. Moreover arrange further
danger signals on traffic lane so as to adequately
warn the oncoming drivers.
Always switch off the key-start switch before clean-
ing, 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 horn.
Make sure that nobody is within the machine operat-
ing 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 de-
tailed in the Operation and Maintenance Instruction
Manual.
Drive the machine far from pits, trenches, rocky
hanging walls, areas with overhead electric lines, and
slopes before stopping it at the end of the working
day.
Align the upperstructure to the tracks in order to allow
to easily get on and off the driver’s compartment.
Move all controls to the position specified for machine
stopping. Refer the Operation and Maintenance In-
struction Manual.
Never park on an incline without accurately blocking
the machine to prevent unexpected movement.
Always follow stopping instructions contained in the
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual.
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