SAFETY Avoid Power Lines Serious injury or death can result from contact with electric lines. Never move any part of the machine or load closer to any electric line than 3 m (10 ft) plus twice the line insulator length. SA-455 Precautions for Operation If the front attachment or any part of the machine comes in contact with an overhead obstacle, both the machine and the overhead obstacle may become damaged, and personal injury may result. Take care to avoid coming in contact with overhead obstacles with the bucket or arm during operation. Precautions for Lightning Lightning may strike the machine. If lightning comes close, immediately stop the operation, and take the following action.
less machine, evacuate to a safe place far away from the machine. When you are in the cab, stay in the cab until lightning When you are around the machine or operating cab- has passed and safety is secured. Close the cab doors and windows. Lower the bucket to the ground, and stop the engine. Put your hands on your lap to avoid contact with any metal surfaces. Never go out of the cab. If lightning strikes the machine or near the machine, check all of the machine safety devices for any failure after lightning has passed and safety is secured. If any trouble is found, operate the machine only after repairing it. M4GB-0S-001 S-19