jcb 426 - Working on Slopes

Operation
Working with the Machine
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Working on Slopes
P4-2014
Introduction
!MWARNING
Hillsides
Operating the machine on hillsides can be dangerous
if proper precautions are not taken. Ground conditions
can be changed by rain, snow, ice etc. Check the site
carefully.
Going uphill, reverse when unloaded or travel
forwards when loaded. Going downhill, travel
forwards when unloaded or reverse when loaded.
Take special care when moving across a slope. If the
slope is too steep your machine could roll over. If you
must drive across a slope, keep the attachments close
to the ground.
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!MWARNING
Ensure that you have been trained and are familiar
with the use of machines on gradients, and
understand the adverse affects that gradients and site
conditions can have on stability. Never use the
machine on a gradient if you do not understand the
recommended practices for the use of machines in
such applications.
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!MWARNING
Do not operate the front attachment when you travel
on a slope.
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There are a number of factors which can adversely affect
the stability of the machine and the safety of the machine
and operator when used on a slope. It is essential that a
risk assessment of the work to be done is completed, and
that the operator complies with any safety precautions that
the risk assessment identifies.
Driving Up and Down Slopes
!MWARNING
Slopes
When transporting a load on a slope, drive slowly and
keep the load uphill of the machine. This will increase
stability.
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For maximum traction drive an unladen machine forward
down a slope and in reverse up a slope. Drive a laden
machine forward up a slope and in reverse down a slope.
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Driving Across Slopes
Read and understand the instructions in this manual
before you travel across a slope. Maximum stability is
achieved when the machine is operated on firm level
ground. Stability will be reduced when the machine is
operated on slope. When you travel across a slope, always
fully lower the attachment and travel slowly at walking
pace.