CHECKING JOBSITE CONDITIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATION CHECK BEFORE STARTING l Examine the lay of the land and the kind of soil at the work site to l Check the load limits of bridges before crossing. l Carry out checks before starting the machine. If any problem is determine the dangerous points l When operating a machine in wa- found, do not start the engine, but and the best method of operation. Proceed with the work only after ter or fording streams, survey the water depth, ground condition and Always keep the machine in good inform the foreman immediately. the dangerous points. making safety arrangements about velocity of the water in advance.
Do not take the machine in water l Before operating the machine, be condition. l Do not work when visibility is re- duced by smoke, fog or dust. If the to the underside of the axle hous- exceeding the allowable depth (up setting in storage position. sure to check the bar and pins for jobsite is dark, install lighting if ing). The machine can not be steered l Keep work site flat! necessary. l The overall height of the machine is restricted by tunnels, roof height with frames locked. (In articulate frame model) site, work efficiency will be im- By continually grading the work first whether the jobsite is safe. Be or overhead electric wires, so check l Always stop the engine when add- ing fuel.
After adding fuel, tighten proved and machines will be able particularly careful when working the fuel cap properly. Repair any the work site is very sandy or dusty, to drive smoothly over the site. If can be caused if the machine near power lines as electric shock fuel or oil leakage, and wipe off all dirty oil. sprinkle water over the ground before working on the site. touches the electric cables. l Combustible objects such as pieces of wood, dead leaves, and pieces the inside of the engine room and of paper may cause fire, so inspect remove them. -5