B A S I C S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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WARNING
Electric shock hazard.
The operator of the Wheel Loader can be killed if
the Wheel Loader comes in contact with electrical
wires.
► Keep the loader and attachment tools at a suf-
cient distance from overhead power lines and
other electrical lines of more than 50 V (see
table below).
If inadvertent contact with a live electric source occurs:
•
Do not leave the loader until the electricity has been
disconnected and a qualied technician directs the op-
erator to leave the machine..
• If feasible, drive the loader away from the danger area!
•
Warn any people around the loader not to get any nearer
and not to touch the machine.
• Arrange to have the power turned off.
2.4.2 Working near overhead power lines
Nominal voltage Clearance distance
up to 1000 V 1 m 3.3 ft
over 1 kV up to 110 kV 3 m 9.8 ft
over 110 kV up to 220 kV 4 m 13 ft
over 220 kV up to 380 kV 5 m 16.4 ft
Unknown nominal voltage 5 m 16.4 ft