SECTION 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTION INDEX Page SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................... 0-1 Personal safety instructions .....................................................................................................0-1 Observe the safety instructions................................................................................................................... 0-1 Protection from noise ..................................................................................................................................
0-1 Preparing for emergencies.......................................................................................................................... 0-1 Wearing protective clothing......................................................................................................................... 0-2 Safety instructions before starting work..................................................................................0-3 Checking the machine.................................................................................................................................
0-3 Keeping the working area clean.................................................................................................................. 0-3 Using grab handles and steps .................................................................................................................... 0-4 Adjusting the operator’s seat ...................................................................................................................... 0-4 Applying the safety belt...............................................................................................................................
0-5 Working from the operator’s seat only.....................................................................................0-5 Never take passengers on the machine ...................................................................................0-5 Safety instructions for machine operation...............................................................................0-6 Before setting off......................................................................................................................................... 0-6 Note the position of the working equipment................................................................................................
0-6 Taking care during operation....................................................................................................0-6 Taking care when trenching........................................................................................................................ 0-7 Distance from overhead power lines........................................................................................0-7 Accident Prevention when reversing and slewing ...................................................................................... 0-8 Rules for driving on the road.......................................................................................................................
0-9 Recovering and towing the machine........................................................................................................... 0-9 Travelling uphill and downhill .................................................................................................................... 0-10 Preventing the machine from overturning................................................................................................. 0-11 Inspecting the deployment location...........................................................................................................
0-11 Parking the machine safely....................................................................................................................... 0-12 Preventing accidents when the machine is moving .................................................................................. 0-12 Confirming the direction of machine travel................................................................................................ 0-12 Avoid caving out high banks .....................................................................................................................
0-13 Protection from rockfall and landslides ..................................................................................................... 0-13 Caving prevention ..................................................................................................................................... 0-14 Never move the bucket above persons ....................................................................................................
0-14 Safety instructions, maintenance/servicing...........................................................................0-15 Safety during transport.............................................................................................................................. 0-15 Safety during servicing operations............................................................................................................ 0-16 Warning instructions for servicing work ....................................................................................................
0-17 Correct machine support........................................................................................................................... 0-17 Working at greater heights........................................................................................................................ 0-18 Keeping clear of moving parts .................................................................................................................. 0-18 Prestressed units ......................................................................................................................................
0-19 Never remove lead seals .......................................................................................................................... 0-19