. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS to 500,000 V Over 11 m (36 ft) ENSURE GOOD VISIBILITY This machine is equipped with mirrors to improve the visibility, but even with mirrors, there are places, which cannot be seen from the operator's seat, so always be careful when operating. When operating or traveling in places with poor visibility, if it is impossible to confirm the condition of the job side or obstacle is in the area around the machine, there is danger that the machine may suffer damage or the operator may suffer serious personal injury. When operatingor traveling in places with poor visibility, always observe the following items strictly.
If the visibility cannot be sufficiently assured, position a flagman if necessary. The operator should pay careful attention to the signs and follow the instructions of the flagman. The signals should be given only by one flagman. When working in dark places, turn on the working lamps and front lamps of the machine, and if necessary, set up additional lighting in the area. Stop operations if there is poor visibility, such as in fog, snow, rain, or sand storms. Check the mirrors on the machine before starting operations every day. Clean off any dirt and adjust the view to ensure good visibility.
2 - 15 DO NOT GO CLOSE TO HIGH-VOLTAGE C ABLES Do not trave l or operate the machine near electric cables. There a hazard of electric shock , which may s where the m as follows. cause serious perso injury or de ath. On jobsite achine may go close electric cabl es, always do Before sta rting work nea r electric cable s, inform the local pow company necessar of the work to be performed, and ask them to take t y action. Even goin g close to high-voltage cables can cause electric sh ock, which may cause serio us burns or ev en death. Always m with the lo aintain a safe distance (see t he table on the right) between the machine and th e electric cabl e.
Check cal power company about sa fe operating procedu re before sta rting operation s. To prepar e for any possible emergenci es, wear rubber shoe s and gloves . La y a rubber s heet on top of the seat, and be ca reful not to touch the chassis with any exposed pa rt of your bo Use a sig nalman to give warning if the machine approaches t close to t he electric cables. When car rying out operations near hig h voltage cables, do let anyon e near the machine. If the mac hine should come too close or touch the electric cab t electric shock, the operat or should not l compartment until it has b off. has been shut ot let anyone near the machi