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Wheel Excavator Safety
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Any r einforcement s ystem th at is i nstalled o n
the machine must pass safety and certification
standards and c arry app ropriate l abeling an d
rating in formation. For example, the m ost often
added type of reinforcement system, FOG, must
meet or e xceed I nternational Standard
ISO10262, L aboratory Tests an d P erformance
Requirements Earth-Moving Machinery.
Never attempt to alt er or mo dify an y type of
protective s tructure reinforcement s ystem, b y
drilling holes, welding, remounting or relocating
fasteners. Any serious impact or damage to the
system r equires a complete in tegrity
reevaluation. R einstallation, recertification and /
or r eplacement of t he s ystem may b e
necessary.
INSTALL ADDITIONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT IF CONDITIONS REQUIRE
When working with a breaker or in some shear work applications, a front guard over the windshield may be
required. The windshield guard may or may not be OPS/certified, depending upon the specific application
and working situation.
Laminate glass protection for the front, side or rear windows may also be recommended depending upon
particular site conditions.
Contact your Daewoo distributor for available safety guards and/or recommendations if there is any danger
of get ting hit b y objects tha t could s trike the operator’s cab. Make su re that al l othe r w ork-site c rew
members are kept well away from the excavator and safe from potential hazards.
MOVEMENT ALARMS
If th e e xcavator is eq uipped wit h an aud ible t ravel mo vement al arm or vi sible s wing m ovement a larm
(strobe light), test the alarm on a daily basis. The audible alarm should sound as soon as the travel system
is engaged. The strobe light should begin to flash as soon as the swing system is engaged.
SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE USED AT ALL
TIMES
Whenever t he engine i s running, t he operator
should be s eated at th e control station with the
seat belt properly engaged.
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