Maeda MC-305C-2 - Basic Safety Precautions

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1. BASIC PRECAUTIONS
OBSERVE THE MANUAL AND SAFETY LABELS
• Read well and understand this manual as well as the safety labels
labeled on various part of this Machine. Attempt to drive/operate
without understanding fully may result in wrong operation that may
cause personal or equipment accidents.
• Fully understand the proper use and inspection/maintenance
procedures, and exercise safe works.
• Make sure this manual and the safety labels labeled on various part
of this Machine are legible all the time.
Whenever illegibility or loss occurs, order us or our sales service
agency and put the safety label back to the original location.
DRIVING LICENSE
• Licenses are necessary to drive this Machine.
Always obtain licenses before driving.
See “Introduction 4. Qualification for Operation” for details
• The drivers are requested to receive educations and training of the handling methods and other
subjects in the applicable office, and obtain sufficient driving operation skill before work.
WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHES SUITABLE FOR WORK
• Always put on a helmet, safety shoes and safety belt.
• Select and make sure to put on necessary protective equipment
suitable for the relevant working condition.
• Do not wear loose garment or accessory item that may catch
operation lever or protrusions and cause unexpected movement of
the Machine.
COMMIT TO SAFE OPERATION
•Obey the instructions and signs given by the manager and work supervisor, and observe safety first
during the work.
• Obey the crane work basics during work.
• Before starting driving or a work, always carry out the inspections before work.
• Do not work under bad weather for instance strong wind, thunder or mist.
• Do not drive under any condition when you are overtired, dosed with alcohol or after taking a somnific
drug.
• Obey all of the workplace rules, safety regulations and operation method sequences during driving
operations and inspection/maintenance.
• Pay attention to surrounding conditions and pedestrians all the time when driving or working.
Whenever pedestrian approaches unwarily, abort working once, and take a measure such as issuing a
warning.
• When driving, be mentally prepared for unexpected situation and so that you can take measures
immediately.
• Do not attempt any use out of the capabilities and purposes described in this manual under any
circumstance.
• Observe the designated rated total load and work range when driving.
• Do not attempt inattentive driving, harsh driving or awkward operation under any circumstance.
• Pull out the key when leaving operation seat.