SK3000 Operator’s Manual Safety - 15
Emergency Procedures
If an Electric Line is Damaged
If you suspect an electric line has been damaged, DO NOT MOVE. Take the following actions. The order
and degree of action will depend on the situation.
• If you are on the machine, REMAIN ON MACHINE. Raise attachments and drive from immediate area.
• If you are off the machine,
• DO NOT TOUCH ANY EQUIPMENT.
• If you must leave the area, take small steps with feet close together to reduce the hazard of being
shocked from one foot to the other.
• Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred. Instruct them to leave the area.
• Have someone contact electric company to shut off power.
• If you leave the area, do not return to jobsite or allow anyone into area until given permission by
utility company.
If a Gas Line is Damaged
If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions. The order and degree of action will
depend on the situation.
• Immediately shut off engine(s), if this can be done safely and quickly.
• Remove any ignition source(s), if this can be done safely and quickly.
• Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave the area.
• After warning others to leave the area, leave jobsite as quickly as possible.
• Immediately call your local emergency phone number and utility company.
• If jobsite is along street, stop traffic from driving near jobsite.
• Do not return to jobsite until given permission by emergency personnel and utility company.
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