WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. SAFETY ! Do not let the machine touch any electrical cables Even going close to high-voltage cables can cause an electric shock. Always maintain the safe distance given below between the machine and any electric cable. ! To prevent accidents, always do as follows. On jobsites where there is danger that the machine may touch the electric cables, consult the electricity company before starting operations to check that the actions determined by the relevant laws and regulations have been taken. Wear rubber shoes and gloves.
Lay a rubber sheet on top of the operator's seat, and be careful not to touch the chassis with any exposed part of your body. Use a signalman to give warning if the machine approaches too close to the electric cables. If the work equipment should touch the electric cable, the operator should not leave the operator's compartment. When carrying out operations near high voltage cables, do not let anyone come close to the machine. Check with the electricity utility company about the voltage of the cables before starting operations. 1-16 DO NOT GO CLOSE TO HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES Voltage Min.
Safety distance Low voltage 100-200 V 2 m 7 ft 6,600 V 2 m 7 ft Very high voltage 22,000 V 3 m 10 ft 66,000 V 4 m 14 ft 154,000 V 5 m 17 ft 187000 V 6 m 20 ft 275,000 V 7 m 23 ft 500,000 V 11 m 36 ft