SAFETY REGULATIONS 4
AXH1157-UK (ENG) L3500 L4700 F7000 [FPT S3A] 33
4.7 - Warnings for safe working
4.7.1 - Ensuring the vehicle is clean
• Clean the windows, lights and rear-view mirrors
(if installed).
• Clean dirt and waste away from the engine, joints
and radiator
• Make sure the cab steps and the handle are clean
and dry
• Clean all safety stickers and manoeuvring
instructions. Replace any stickers that are illegible
or missing
WARNING
If the vehicle or equipment is not in perfect
working order its operation is strictly prohibited.
NOTE
For the cleaning procedures, refer to the
"CLEANING" chapter.
4.7.2 - Checking for damage
• Make sure that there are no damaged or missing
parts.
• Make sure that all articulated pins are properly
fastened.
• Make sure that there are no signs of possible
cracks or flaws or other damage to the windows
(if installed).
• Make sure that there are no oil, fuel or cooling
liquid leaks underneath the vehicle.
• Make sure that the wheel bolts are properly
tightened.
WARNING
If the vehicle or equipment is not in perfect
working order its operation is strictly prohibited.
4.7.3 - Start working with the vehicle
Regardless of their level of driving experience,
operators must familiarize themselves with the
position and function of all controls and instruments
before operating the vehicle.
• Before using the vehicle, check location of
personnel.
• While the vehicle is running, always keep light
signals on. These serves to warn people that the
vehicle is about to move.
• When working in a congested area, have another
person present for signalling.
• When manoeuvring the vehicle, pay attention to
bulky vehicle parts. There are parts that jut out
from the cab.
• Never use controls for purposes different than
those for which they were created for; e.g. to
climb on or off from the vehicle or hang clothing,
etc...
• Only use the vehicle from the driver's position.
• The vehicle may move suddenly if started up
without following the correct procedure, thus,
creating the risk of personal injury.
• Start up the engine from the driver's seat only.
• Never start the engine by causing a short circuit
between the terminals of the starter motor.
• Before starting the engine, make sure all control
levers are in a neutral position.
4.7.4 - Passengers transportation
Only the operator must be on board the vehicle,
passengers are not admitted.
Passengers may obstruct the operator's view, causing
an unsafe operation of the vehicle.
WARNING
Carrying people on or lifting people up with the
vehicle is strictly prohibited unless the vehicle is
equipped with an elevation work platform and
has a special certificate of conformity regarding
the transport of people.
WARNING
It is strictly forbidden to transport persons inside
the basket while the vehicle is moving even in
the presence of elevation work platform and
certificate of conformity. It is compulsory to use
the basket only with the parking brake engaged
and the outriggers lowered (if present).
4.7.5 - Electrical system protection
A burnt fuse must be replaced with another fuse of
the same type, amperage and class.
Other types of interventions are not allowed, even if
temporary.
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