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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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DB 460 REV. 00 02/01/2015
3.1.17 PRECAUTIONS WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE
- Reversing at high speed can cause accidents; do not reverse at top speed and always drive at a safe speed
suited to the working conditions.
- If required, check that the camera display is on, in order to ensure maximum visibility of the area behind the
machine.
- When reversing always look in the direction the vehicle is moving. Watch out for people in the area and
immediately stop if anyone comes into the range of action of the vehicle and into the working area.
- If you cannot clearly see the entire working area, ask someone to guide you with hand signals. This person
must stand outside the working area and you must be able to see him or her clearly.
3.1.16 PRECAUTIONS WHILE DRIVING
- Before moving the vehicle, check that there is no one in the vicinity.
- Use the horn and observe the signs, banners and signals.
- Always make sure that you can clearly see the entire working or manoeuvring area. If the cabin has windows,
they must always be kept clean and intact.
- Always lock the cabin door in closed position. Lock the cabin windows in open or closed position.
- Always check that the brakes function properly and do not use the vehicle if there are any malfunctions or
irregularities.
- Never turn the ignition switch key to neutral while the vehicle is moving.
- Hold the vehicle at such a speed that you have full control of it in any circumstances.
- Do not use the vehicle with the front lid open or without its guards and covers.
- While driving, do not activate any of the working equipment control levers.
- When driving on uneven ground, drive slowly and do not steer sharply. The vehicle might overturn.
- Always keep at a safe distance from other vehicles or obstacles, so that you always have the necessary
visibility.
- Avoid driving over obstacles, where possible. If you need to drive over an obstacle, drive at low speed. Never
drive over obstacles that will cause the vehicle to lean too far to one side.
- Pay attention to ground unevenness, poor visibility, and other vehicles in the vicinity.
- If the engine slows down and stops under load or runs at idle speed, inform the maintenance manager and
do not use the vehicle until it has been checked.
- When driving on public roads, observe the road regulations and before setting off consult with the competent
authorities and follow their instructions. This vehicle travels at a speed lower than that of normal motor
vehicles, therefore, keep to the edge of the road leaving the centre free for other vehicles to pass.
- If working in the dark, carefully check the working area, turn on all the lights available and do not work in
areas where visibility is poor.
- Do not make quick movements (e.g. continuously steering right and left) which may cause the vehicle to
overturn.
- Overtake only when absolutely necessary.
- When crossing bridges or similar structures, fi rst check that the structure is strong enough to support the
weight of the vehicle and its load.
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