Safety—Operating Precautions Avoid Work Site Hazards Avoid contact with gas lines, buried cables, and water lines. Call utility line location services to identify all underground utilities before starting work. T192984 —UN—26AUG03 TX1064889 —UN—02OCT09 Prepare work site properly. Avoid operating near structures or objects that could fall onto the machine. Clear away debris that could move unexpectedly if run over. Avoid boom or attachment contact with overhead obstacles or overhead electrical lines. Never move machine closer than 3 m (10 ft.) plus twice the line insulator length to overhead wires. Keep bystanders clear at all times.
Keep bystanders away from raised booms, attachments, and unsupported loads. Avoid swinging or raising booms, attachments, or loads over or near personnel. Use barricades or a signal person to keep vehicles and pedestrians away. Use a signal person if moving machine in congested areas or where visibility is restricted. Always keep signal person in view. Coordinate hand signals before starting machine. Operate only on solid footing with strength sufficient to support machine. Be especially alert working near embankments or excavations. Avoid working under over-hanging embankments or stockpiles that could collapse under or on machine.
hitting obstacles (rocks, uneven concrete, or manholes) can cause a sudden stop. Always wear your seat belt. On units equipped with shoulder belts always wear both the seat and shoulder belt and do not lean forward while operating. Reduce machine speed when operating with tool on or near ground when obstacles may be hidden (e.g., during snow removal or clearing mud, dirt, etc.). At high speeds OUT4001,00004A4 -19-07DEC12-1/1 Keep Riders Off Machine Only allow operator on machine. Riders are subject to injury. They may fall from machine, be caught between machine parts, or be struck by foreign objects.
T192977 —UN—26AUG03 Riders may obstruct operator’s view or impair his ability to operate machine safely. VD76477,0000094 -19-31JAN07-1/1 Avoid Backover Accidents Before moving machine, be sure all persons or vehicles are clear of machine path. Turn around and look directly for best visibility. Keep windows clean. T192978 —UN—26AUG03 Be certain reverse warning alarm is working properly (if equipped). Use a signal person when backing if view is obstructed or when in close quarters. Keep signal person in view at all times. Use prearranged hand signals to communicate. VD76477,0000095 -19-31JAN07-1/1 1-3-2 071713 PN=23