Section 2 - Care & Safety
Safety Check List
Safety Check List
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!MWARNING
You could be killed or seriously injured if you operate
a machine with a damaged or missing ROPS/FOPS. If
the Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS)/Falling
Objects Protection Structure (FOPS) has been in an
accident, do not use the machine until the structure
has been renewed. Modifications and repairs that are
not approved by the manufacturer may be dangerous
and will invalidate the ROPS/FOPS certification.
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!MWARNING
Work Sites
Work sites can be hazardous. Inspect the site before
working on it. Look for potholes, weak ground, hidden
rocks etc. Check for utilities such as electric cables
(overhead and underground), gas and water pipes etc.
Mark the positions of the underground cables and
pipes. Make sure that you have enough clearance
beneath overhead cables and structures.
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!MWARNING
Communications
Bad communications can cause accidents. Keep
people around you informed of what you will be doing.
If you will be working with other people, make sure any
hand signals that may be used are understood by
everybody. Work sites can be noisy, do not rely on
spoken commands.
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!MWARNING
Parking
An incorrectly parked machine can move without an
operator. Follow the instructions in the Operator
Manual to park the machine correctly.
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!MWARNING
Banks and Trenches
Banked material and trenches can collapse. Do not
work or drive too close to banks and trenches where
there is danger of collapse.
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!MWARNING
Ramps and Trailers
Water, mud, ice, grease and oil on ramps or trailers can
cause serious accidents. Make sure ramps and trailers
are clean before driving onto them. Use extreme
caution when driving onto ramps and trailers.
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!MWARNING
Safety Barriers
Unguarded machines in public places can be
dangerous. In public places, or where your visibility is
reduced, place barriers around the work area to keep
people away.
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!MDANGER
Sparks
Explosions and fire can be caused by sparks from the
exhaust or the electrical system. Do not use the
machine in closed areas where there is flammable
material, vapour or dust.
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!MWARNING
Hazardous Atmospheres
This machine is designed for use in normal out door
atmospheric conditions. It should not be used in an
enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Do not
use the machine in a potentially explosive
atmosphere, i.e. combustible vapours, gas or dust,
without first consulting your JCB Distributor.
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!MCAUTION
Regulations
Obey all laws, work site and local regulations which
affect you and your machine.
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