Working in cold weather
WARNING
Risk of frostbite.
Bare skin can freeze stuck to cold metal which could
cause injury.
Use personal protective equipment when handling
cold objects.
WARNING
Risk of crushing injury.
The hydraulic system could respond slowly at low
temperatures and could cause unexpected
machine movements.
Operate carefully until the hydraulic system has
reached operating temperature.
Read the advice for starting, see page
74
.
Use appropriate fluids for the ambient working
temperatures. (see recommended fluids in
specification section.)
The windows must be free from ice and snow before
putting the machine to work.
Watch out for ice on the machine causing slippery
conditions. Step only onto anti-slip surfaces.
Use an ice scraper on a long handle or a ladder
when removing ice from the windows.
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Operating techniques
Working within dangerous areas