SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SECTION 2 Page 3 2.1. GENERAL WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES WARNING!: This symbol and text with bold letters is used throughout this manual to call your attention to instructions concerning personal safety. Observe and follow these instructions. Be certain anyone operating and servicing this machine is aware of these rules. Failure to follow these rules may result in injury or death. Recommendations and information given in this Section do not cover all subjects to be acquired for safe operating of the machine. Detailed information respecting safe operating of the machine are specified in the following Sections. Observe and follow these rules.
Operating and servicing this machine can be hazardous if performed improperly. Personnel must have necessary skill information and use proper procedures and recommendations included in this manual. Only trained and authorized personnel should be allowed to operate and service this machine. Do not rush. Hurrying can lead to accidents. Haste, carelessness and lack of training are the primary causes of equipment-related injuries. The machine must be equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher recharged immediately after use and first-aid kit. The fire extinguisher is fixed on the floor at the left band side of the operator’s seat. Operator’s seat must be equipped with safety belt.
Also, the machine must be equipped with a safety triangle. If the machine is equipped with outside ventilation check the engine exhaust system periodically for leaks. Exhaust gases are dangerous to the operator. On machines equipped with a cab without outside ventilation, keep sliding windows open to outside air. The operator must not wear loose fitting or hanging clothing, belts or jewelry and must wear shoes with non-slipping soles as well as a hard hat insulated during cold weather. Do not jump on or off the machine. Keep two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand in contact with the steps and handholds at all times.
Always face the machine when climbing on or off to reduce the chances of slipping and injury. Follow all machine-mounted safety signs before starting, operating, maintaining or servicing the machine. The operator must be alert, physically fit and free from the influences of alcohol, drugs or medications that might affect his eyesight, hearing, reactions or judgment. Do not use controls or hoses as hand holds when climbing on or off the machine. The hoses and controls can move and do not provide solid support. Movement of the controls may cause inadvertent and unexpected movement of the machine or its equipment.
Be sure the area of the operator's compartment, all mounting steps and grab handles are free of oil, grease, loose objects, ice and mud to lessen the possibility of slipping. All damaged steps or grab handles should be repaired immediately. Remove or secure all maintenance and personal items so they will not interfere with the operator or jam the controls. DRESSTA OM515C520C99/1E