SAFETY PRECAUTIONS equipped with a cab, keep a vent open to outside air. machine in a level area which fully supports the machine and transport vehicle. Block the transport vehicle so it cannot move. Use loading ramps of adequate strength, low angle and proper height. Keep the trailer bed and the machine’s tires clean of clay, oil and other slippery materials. Lock the machine’s front and rear frames together with the frame locking bar and pins. Apply the machine’s parking brake. Block the tires and securely tie down the machine and the machine tires. to the trailer bed. Keep shields and guard in place for your protection. Be sure to replace them after servicing the machine.
A first-aid kit should be available in case of an injury. When transporting the machine, use caution when loading and unloading it. Load and unload the OPERATION BEFORE STARTING personal items which might interfere with the operator or jam the controls. Before entering the operator’s compartment, walk completely around the machine and clear the area of personnel and obstructions. Do not use the machine’s controls or hoses as handholds when climbing on or off the machine. Controls and hoses can move and do not provide solid support. Movement of the controls may cause unexpected machine movement and injury. Perform a visual check of the machine before starting the engine.
Look for such things as missing protective devices, leaks, improper fluid levels, trash buildup and loose, damaged or missing parts. DO NOT start the engine until any unsafe conditions are corrected. Understand all control functions before starting the engine. Before operating the machine, check that the frame locking bar and pins are in the storage position on the rear frame. A broken or lost frame locking bar or pins should be replaced immediately so that this device is always available for use. Know the alternate exit routes from the operator’s compartment for use in an emergency. If the machine is equipped with a cab, the right hand side door of the cab serves as an emergency exit.
Use only if the left hand side door is blocked. Be sure all filler caps, dipsticks, plugs, latches, service doors, etc., are secure before starting. BE SURE the operator’s compartment, mounting steps and handholds are free of oil, grease, snow, ice, mud and foreign objects to reduce the possibility of slipping and injury. Repair any damaged steps or handholds. Remove or secure all maintenance and The operator must be alert, physically fii and free from the influences of alcohol, drugs and medications that might affect his eyesight, hearing or reactions. Safety must always be the operator’s most important concern.
He must refuse to operate when he knows it is unsafe and consult his supervisor when safety is in doubt. 1-3