Operating instructions
Safety rules when operating 59
Working within dangerous areas
Working within areas where there are pipes, power
lines or cables
Q It is the duty of the employer to know and mark the position of
pipes for gas, water, sewage or power lines or cables on the
work site and to inform the operator about these. Failure to do
so may have legal consequences. When required, local
authorities and/or communication and power companies
should be contacted regarding maps, drawings and advice.
Q Cables and power lines must be protected against damage in
a suitable way. Electric cables should, if possible, have the
power turned off.
Q Information about where the gas and water can be turned off
should be made available, so that they can be quickly turned
off, if they are ruptured.
NOTE! In case of critical closeness to cables, pipes or
overhead wires, it may be necessary to take another way.
High voltage overhead power line
Observe great care when working in the proximity of high voltage
overhead power lines, as electrical flash-over may damage the
machine and injure the operator at fairly great distances from the
power line. Bear the following in mind:
The distance sideways between machine and power line must
be:
– at least 2 m (6.5 ft) in case of low voltage.
– 4 m (13 ft) in case of high voltage of at the most 40 kV (line
normally supported on fixed insulators).
– 6 m (20 ft) in case of high voltage above 40 kV (line
normally carried on suspended insulators).
The distance vertically between machine and overhead power
line must be:
– at least 2 m (6.5 ft) in case of low voltage.
– 4 m (13 ft) in case of high voltage.
Operating under ground
Q A specific set of regulations may apply to underground
operations and may require special equipment. Talk to your
dealer.
Working in confined areas
Q Check that there is sufficient room for machine and load.
Q Move slowly.
Q Drive in the middle of a doorway which is too narrow to allow
two machines to meet.
Working near danger areas
Q Observe great care near marked danger areas.
Q Do not operate too close to the edge of a quay, ramp etc.
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