SAFETY Dig with Caution Accidental severing of underground cables or gas lines may cause an explosion and/or fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Before digging check the location of cables, gas lines, and water lines. Keep the minimum distance required, by law, from cables, gas lines, and water lines. If a fiber optic cable should be accidentally severed, do not look into the end. Doing so may result in serious eye injury. Contact your local “diggers hot line” if available in your area, and/or the utility companies directly. Have them mark all underground utilities.
SA-672 Operate with Caution If the front attachment or any other part of the machine hits against an overhead obstacle, such as a bridge, both the machine and the overhead obstacle will be damaged, and personal injury may result as well. Take care to avoid hitting overhead obstacles with the boom or arm. SA-673 Avoid Power Lines Serious injury or death can result if the machine or front attachments are not kept a safe distance from electric lines. When operating near an electric line, NEVER move any part of the machine or load closer than 3 m (10 ft) plus twice the line insulator length. Check and comply with any local regulations that may apply.
Wet ground will expand the area that could cause any person on it to be affected by electric shock. Keep all bystanders or co-workers away from the site. SA-1305 S-17