. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION Even going close to high-voltage cables can cause electric shock, which may cause serious burns or even death. Always maintain a safe distance (see the table on the right) between the machine and the electric cable. Check with the local power company about safe operating procedure before starting operations. To prepare for any possible emergencies, wear rubber shoes and gloves. Lay a rubber sheet on top of the 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.
When carrying out operations near high voltage cables, do not let anyone come close to the machine. If the machine should come too close or touch the electric cable, to prevent electric shock, the operator should not leave the operator's compartment until it has been confirmed that the electricity has been shut off. Also, do not let anyone come close to the machine. 66,000 V Over 4 m (14 ft) ENSURE GOOD VISIBILITY Check for any persons or obstacles in the area around the machine and check the conditions of the jobsite to ensure that operations and travel can be carried out safely. Always do as follows.
When working in dark places, turn on the working lamp and front lamps installed to the machine, and set up additional lighting in the work area if necessary. Stop operations if the visibility is poor, such as in mist, snow, rain, or dust. 2 - 17 When working on e mbankments o r nea r excavated ditches, t here is a hazard that the w eight and vibration of the machine w ill cause the s oil to collapse. Before starting operations, take steps to ensur e tha t the ground is safe and to prevent the machine from rollin g over o r falling. DISTANCE TO HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES Do not tr avel or operat e the machine near electric cables.
There is a hazar d of electric shoc k, which may cause s erious i njury or property damage. On jobsites where the m achine may go close to electric c able s, alway s do as follows Befor e starting work nea r electric cable s, inform the local power company o f the wor k to be performed, a nd ask them to take t he necessary Voltage of Cables Safety Distance 100 V - 200 V Over 2 m (7ft) 6,600 V Over 2 m (7ft) 22,000 V Over 3 m (10 ft) 154,000 V Over 5 m (17 ft) 187,000 V Over 6 m (20 ft) 275,000 V Over 7 m (23 ft) 500,000 V Over 11 m (36 ft)