9
SAFETY
General Precautions
Provide a fire extinguisher and
first aid kit
¡Know where a fire extinguisher and first
aid kit are located and understand how to
use them.
¡Know how to contact emergency
assistance and first aid help.
Never remove safety equipment
¡Make sure all protective guards, canopies,
doors, etc., are in place and secure. Repair
or replace damaged components before
operating the machine.
¡Know how to use the safety lock lever, seat
belt and other safety equipment and use
them properly.
¡Never remove any safety equipment
except for service. Keep all safety
equipment in good operating condition.
Use a signal person and flagman
Know and use the hand signals required for
particular jobs and make sure who has the
responsibility for signaling.
¡All personnel must fully understand all the
signals.
¡The operator shall respond to signals only
from the appointed signal person, but shall
obey a stop signal at any time from
anyone.
¡The signal person must stand in a clearly
visible location when giving signals.