SAFETY WORKING CLEARANCES Be aware of your clearances around, in front, behind and above your work area or travel route. The backhoe boom is 1m (3 ft.) above the canopy. Thus, the operator cannot see the top of the boom in the travel posture. A second person should be on the ground observing and warn the operator of impending hazards. Several digging operations precautions exist. Overhead electric lines are extremely dangerous and may cause electrocution if the minimum safe distance in the chart below is not observed. When digging, call the power company and telephone company to determine if underground power lines and telephone lines exist in the area.
If so, have the com- pany specify the exact location and depth of the lines. Some basic safety precautions to reduce the risk: Wear shoes with thick rubber or leather soles. Know the phone number of the power company and closest hospital with an emergency room. When working or traveling in an area where clearances are a prob- lem, travel at a slow speed. If you are not sure of your clearances, request the aid of another person who can guide or warn you if you get too close to objects. High humidity may pose an electrical hazard when working near high-voltage lines, even if your machine clears the over- head power lines.
If your machine should come in contact with overhead electrical lines, stop the machine. Remain inside it until the power company clears the lines and it is safe to leave the machine. If low-hanging power lines pose a hazard, ask the power company to remove the lines until your work is finished. 1-12 WB140PS-2N WB150PS-2N Cable Voltage Min. Safe Distance 6.6kV 3 m 10 ft. 66.0kV 5 m 16 ft. 275kV 10 m 33 ft.