Follow a Safety Program
11
Know the Equipment
Read and understand the DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTICE safety labels and other
informational signs on the machine and the
attachments, and in the manufacturer’s operating
manuals. Ask your supervisor or dealer to explain any
information you do not understand. Failure to obey
safety instructions could result in death or serious injury.
Know the following about your equipment:
• Function, purpose and use of all controls.
• Correct operation speeds.
• Slope and uneven terrain capabilities and proper
operation under all conditions.
• Braking and steering characteristics.
• Turning radius and clearances.
• How to quickly stop equipment in an emergency.
• Rated operating capacity.
Keep in mind that rain, snow, ice, loose gravel, soft
ground, slopes, and other site conditions can affect your
machine’s operating capabilities. Make sure you are
thoroughly familiar with your machine’s stability, braking,
traction, and other handling characteristics under any
conditions you are likely to encounter.
Read and understand
manuals before
operating
lbs
kg
?
Know machine
capacity and
operating
characteristics
12
Prepare for Safe Operation
Check and Use All
Available Safety Devices
To protect you and others around you, your machine
may be equipped with the safety equipment listed
below. Additional equipment may be required or some
items may not apply, depending on attachments used,
jobsite conditions or applicable jobsite rules. Check that
each required item is securely in place and in operating
condition:
• Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS).
• Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS).
• Safety Guards.
• Seat Belt.
• Operator seat/restraint bar(s)/interlock control
system.
• Cab side-screens or windows.
• Special enclosures or accessories required for
speci c applications or jobsite conditions.
• Alternate exit (window).
• Grab handles.
• Guard Rails.
• Articulated joint locks
• Lights.
• Mirrors.
• Anti-skid tread/steps.
• Safety signs.
• Horn.
• Guards.
• Back-up alarm.
• Emergency stop control.
• Fire extinguisher.
• First aid kit.
• Rotating beacon.
• Windshield wiper/defroster.
Use them! Never remove or disconnect any safety
device. Replace any damaged, missing, or non-
functional safety devices before resuming machine
operation.
WARNING! Never remove or modify a ROPS or
FOPS. Serious injury or death could result.
Fasten
your
seat belt
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
