Operations Manual United Kingdom 1-October-2013
TA9 & 10 Tier 4 Page 2 - 5
Safety 2
• The exhaust gets extremely hot. Do not place anything on top of it and keep all combustible
materials clear. Do not attempt any maintenance on a hot engine.
• Be familiar with all prohibited work areas such as excessive slopes and dangerous terrain
conditions.
• Check your local laws and regulations, the engine may require a spark arrester etc.
• If the machine is to be used on the public highway or at night lighting in accordance with
national requirements of the country concerned must be fitted.
• Before performing any maintenance on the machine, place a warning tag on the machine to
prevent accidental start-up and remove the start key and battery isolator. Put the locking bar
into position to prevent the front and rear chassis moving and creating a crushing zone.
• Do not inspect or clean the machine with the engine running.
• Make sure all guards or shields are in place before using the machine.
• Before carrying out maintenance on the hydraulic system make sure the hydraulic fluid is cool
and there is no residual pressure in the hydraulic circuit - hydraulic fluid leaking under
pressure can penetrate the skin.
• Personal Protective Equipment must be used as specified on pages 2 - 2 and 2 - 3.
• Establish a training programme for all operators to make sure they are fully familiar with its
operation.
• Do not operate the machine if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and
correctly assembled.
• Always use driveways approved by site management when driving around the site.
• Do not work under a raised skip unless the props/supports are fitted and locked in position.
• Only fill skip with free flowing loads.
• When manoeuvring or driving the machine with the skip raised take extreme care as forward
visibility will be restricted.
• Do not drive around the site with the skip raised.
• Do not drive the machine on the public highway with the skip in the fully tipped position.
• Do not operate the machine if you are unfit to do so because of alcohol or drugs etc.
• Make sure the ROPS is not damaged and has no unauthorised modifications.
• The operator must get off machine when loading the dumper skip.
• Do not drive on slopes or gradients that exceed the safe limits stated for this machine in this
manual.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Keep footplates and steps free from dirt, oil, snow, ice etc.
• Check seat belts daily. YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR A SEAT BELT WHEN OPERATING THE
MACHINE.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
