0-8 SAFETY INSTRUCTION MH6.6 / MH8.6 Accident Prevention when reversing and slewing Any person in the immediate vicin- ity of the machine may be hit or run over when the machine is being reversed or the superstructure is being slewed. This may result in severe, potentially fatal injury. - Keep windows, mirrors and head- lamps clean and in good order. - Dust, heavy rain, fog, etc. may reduce visibility. If this is the case, reduce your speed and switch on appropriate lighting. To prevent accidents during revers- ing and slewing: Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. - Enlist the assistance of a mar- shaller if your view is restricted.
- Always look in all directions be- fore reversing or slewing. Make sure there is no one in the imme- diate vicinity. - Keep the acoustic reversing alarm (if present) in a good operating state. - Always be prepared for the possi- bility of persons entering the haz- ard zone. Use the horn or another signal to warn any persons in the immediate vicinity. Fig. 10 - Enlist a marshaller for reversing if your view is restricted. Always ensure that the marshaller is within sight. - The machine must not be moved until agreement has been reached with the marshaller on correct in- terpretation of the signals.
- Familiarize yourself with the meaning of all markings, signs and designations used in the op- eration and come to an agreement on them with the marshaller. Fig. 11 Carefully read personal and machine SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (at the beginning of this manual)