Yanmar ViO80-1A - Working Near Obstacles; Emergency Stop and Securing the Machine; Working on a Slope; Working in an Area Covered with Snow

2 Usage precautions
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2.3.4 Working near obstacles
• When moving in a tunnel, under a bridge or when you are working in an area near tall ob-
stacels, drive the machine carefully to avoid knocking the boom, the arm or the accessory
against these obstacles.
2.3.5 Emergency stop and securing the machine
In case of an emergency stop of the machine, immediately put the accessory or load being hand-
led on the ground according to the following procedure:
In case of hose rupture or imminent dangerous phenomenon due to loss of control of the ma-
chine, release the machine controls and immediately lift the safety lever. The machine's power
circuits are cut, except the one controlling the blade.
Note
If necessary, move the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine.
1. Lower the lock lever.
2. Set the starter key to ON position.
3. Use the joysticks to lower the boom and place the accessory or load on the ground.
4. Raise the lock lever.
5. Turn the key to OFF position to switch off the engine and disconnect the electrical circuit.
Remove the key from the ignition.
2.3.6 Working on a slope
• Make sure that the machine does not lose its bal-
ance and tip over when rotating the upper structure or
when rotating equipment on a slope.
• Do not pivot the upper structure with a load in the
bucket.
• If the rotation cannot be avoided, provide a bank to
keep the machine as horizontal as possible. Then turn
the upper structure.
Note
For the maximum acceptable slope: :
1 Specifications , page 175
2.3.7 Working in an area covered with snow
• Ground covered with snow and icy roads are dangerous as the machine may slip, even on a
slight incline. Drive the machine at reduced speed; do not stop or turn suddenly.
• Remove the snow carefully as verges or other potential dangers may be buried beneath the
snow.