SKIPS AND LOADING
WARNING NEVER exceed the rated payload. The weights of all loads above skip water
level must be checked.
NEVER remain on the machine when loading the skip with excavators or
loaders. Stop the engine, apply the parking brake, dismount, and stand well
clear.
ALWAYS ensure that the load is evenly distributed in the skip.
NEVER carry loads or heap materials in such a manner as to affect the
forward vision.
ALWAYS take extra care when tipping non free running loads, particularly
with Rotary Skips and High Discharge machines.
NEVER use the skip in a tipped position to bulldoze heaped materials level
or to backfill material into excavations.
NEVER leave the machine with the skip raised or rotated.
TOWING
WARNING NEVER attempt to tow a dumper before first reading ‘Towing the dumper’
(see Contents page).
Dumpers are not designed as towing vehicles, but loads (including weight of
trailer) not exceeding the rated payload of the dumper may be towed on dry,
level ground in first gear, providing the dumper skip is loaded with half the
rated payload to ensure tyre adhesion when braking.
NEVER attempt to start the engine of a dumper by towing or pushing.
ALWAYS use a purpose made towing pin.
NEVER tow loads up, down or across gradients.
GRADIENTS
WARNING NEVER operate on any gradients which exceed 25% (1 in 4), or across
gradients which exceed 16% (1 in 6).
ALWAYS remember that slippery or loose surface conditions can adversely
affect safe machine operation, including braking, particularly on gradients.
ALWAYS choose routes that avoid steep, slippery or loose gradients.
NEVER coast down gradients. Always negotiate gradients in first gear.
ALWAYS drive forwards up gradients when loaded.
ALWAYS reverse down gradients when loaded.
ALWAYS keep the load facing uphill.
NEVER park on a gradient. If this is unavoidable, ALWAYS chock the
wheels.
NEVER attempt to turn on a gradient
NEVER tow up, down or across a gradient.
NEVER operate high discharge or rotating skips on gradients.
SAFE WORKING 1.3
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