01 - Machine 03 - Safety 18 - Operating Safety 18 - Operating Safety exhaust extractor. If you begin to feel drowsy, stop the machine at once and get into fresh air. Introduction Worksites Training Worksites can be hazardous. Examine the site before working on it. You could be killed or injured if the ground gives way under your machine or if piled material collapses onto it. Check for potholes and hidden debris, logs, ironwork etc. Any of these could cause you to lose control of your machine. Check for utilities such as electric cables (overhead and underground), gas and water pipes etc. Mark the positions of the underground cables and pipes.
Make sure that you have enough clearance beneath overhead cables and structures. Make sure that you have had adequate training and that you are confident in your ability to operate the machine safely before you use it. Practice using the machine and its attachments until you are completely familiar with the controls and what they do. With a careful, well trained and experienced operator, your machine is a safe and efficient machine. With an inexperienced or careless operator, it can be dangerous. Do not put your life, or the lives of others, at risk by using the machine irresponsibly. Before you start to work, tell your colleagues what you will be doing and where you will be working.
On a busy site, use a signalman. Before doing any job not covered in this manual, find out the correct procedure. Your local JCB distributor will be glad to advise you. Communications Bad communications can cause accidents. Keep people around you informed of what you will be doing. If you will be working with other people, make sure any hand signals that may be used are understood by everybody. Worksites can be noisy, do not rely on spoken commands. Fuel Fuel is flammable, keep naked flames away from the fuel system. Stop the engine immediately if a fuel leak is suspected. Do not smoke while refuelling or working on the fuel system. Do not refuel with the engine running.
Completely wipe off any spilt fuel which could cause a fire. There could be a fire and injury if you do not follow these precautions. Parking An incorrectly parked machine can move without an operator. Follow the instructions in the Operator's Manual to park the machine correctly. Banks and Trenches Machine Condition Banked material and trenches can collapse. Do not work or drive too close to banks and trenches where there is danger of collapse. A defective machine can injure you or others. Do not operate a machine which is defective or has missing parts. Make sure the maintenance procedures in this manual are completed before using the machine.
Safety Barriers Machine Limits Unguarded machines in public places can be dangerous. In public places, or where your visibility is reduced, place barriers around the work area to keep people away. Operating the machine beyond its design limits can damage the machine, it can also be dangerous. Do not operate the machine outside its limits. Do not try to upgrade the machine performance with unapproved modifications or additional equipment. Sparks Engine/Steering Failure Explosions and fire can be caused by sparks from the exhaust or the electrical system. Do not use the machine in closed areas where there is flammable material, vapour or dust.
If the engine or steering fails, stop the machine as quickly as possible. Do not operate the machine until the fault has been corrected. Hazardous Atmospheres Exhaust Gases This machine is designed for use in normal out door atmospheric conditions. It must not be used in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Do not use the machine in a potentially explosive atmosphere, i.e. combustible vapours, gas or dust, without first consulting your JCB dealer. Machine exhaust gases can harm and possibly kill you or bystanders if they are inhaled. Do not operate the machine in closed spaces without making sure there is good ventilation. If possible, install an 01 - 8 9813/6050-2 01 - 8