Safety - 16 SK500 Operator’s Manual Emergency Procedures If an Electric Line is Damaged If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are near pedestrian unit , DO NOT MOVE and do not touch unit. Take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend upon the situation. Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred. Instruct them to leave the area and contact utility. Do not allow anyone into area until given permission by utility company. If a Gas Line is Damaged If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.
Immediately shut off engine(s), if this can be done safely and quickly. Remove any ignition source(s), if this can be done safely and quickly. Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave the area. Leave jobsite as quickly as possible. Immediately call your local emergency phone number and utility company. If jobsite is along street, stop traffic from driving near jobsite. Do not return to jobsite until given permission by emergency personnel and utility company. If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable. Vision damage can occur.
If Machine Catches on Fire Perform emergency shutdown procedure and then take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation. Immediately move battery disconnect switch (if equipped) to disconnect position. If fire is small and fire extinguisher is available, attempt to extinguish fire. If fire cannot be extinguished, leave area as quickly as possible and contact emergency personnel. CMW