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2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
WORKING AREA
Place barriers around working area. When working on the road, cone o and sign
post the area as per highway regulaons. Do not extend the boom structure into
lanes open to trac.
EMERGENCY STOP
If there is an emergency or any danger. Stop the machine. Ensure that the dangerous
situaon is over prior to operang the machine again.
OBSTACLES AND ELECTRIC LINES
Make sure that there are no electric lines within the safe distance guidelines.
PUSHING OR LOWERING AGAINST OBSTACLES
Extending the boom against obstacles (opening/closing and/or liing/
lowering/rotang) may create structural damage to the machine and
have a serious risk of pping over the plaorm. Before and during any
movements, always verify visually any obstrucons are clear of the
machine structure in all direcons (with parcular aenon to the
hidden parts, such as the lower part of the basket).
WIND
It is recommended to always use safety harnesses. Do not operate plaorm if wind
is exceeding 12.5 m/s. Do not take equipment in the basket that has a large surface
area as this will increase wind load. Always take into account the wind condions
as this could cause the MEWP to lose stability and cause death or serious injury.
PROTECTION
When performing special work, always safeguard yourself with the
appropriate PPE as well as safeguarding the machine.