GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Only trained and authorized personnel can use the machine and perform maintenance operations. When using the machine or performing maintenance operations, follow all the applicable safety rules, the pre- cautions and the instructions indicated herein. When working with other operators or when the work site is often occupied by other operators, make sure that everyone knows and understands all the agreed signals (sound or light signals) and, in any case, that everyone works in such a way as to be able to see the machine and to be visible to the operator.
2.2.2 SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS Make sure that all the guards and covers are in the correct position. If they are damaged, replace or repair them immediately. Do not use the machine without guards, nor remove the guards when the engine is running. Always use the safety locks provided to secure the machine when parking or when removing/installing the equip- ment. When using the machine, always fasten the safety belt. For the safety devices, see «3.5.8 SAFETY BELT». Do not remove the safety devices and always keep them in good operating conditions. Carry out the prescribed functional checks, respecting the indicated intervals.
Improper use of the safety devices may result in serious injury or even death. 2.2.3 CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTION ITEMS Do not wear large or loose clothes, rings and watches and do not go near the machine with loose long hair, since they can get entagled in the moving parts of the machine and cause serious injury and damage. Avoid also wearing clothes dirty with oil or fuel, since they are flammable. When using the machine or performing maintenance opera- tions, wear a hard hat, goggles, safety shoes, mask, gloves and earmuffs.
Always wear safety goggles, a hard hat and heavy gloves if your job involves scattering metal chips or minute materials; these precautions are particularly useful when driving the equip- ment connection pins with a hammer and when blowing com- pressed air (max. 2 bars) into the air filter and the radiator to clean them . During these operations, make also sure that no one is standing or working near the machine without the necessary protections. When working for 8 hours with a noise level exceeding 90 dBA, it is necessary to use earmuffs or ear plugs and to be particular- ly careful, especially at the end of the work shift. 33