SK800 Operator’s Manual Safety - 13 Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures p Underground utilities. Contact can cause death or serious injury. Locate and verify underground utilities before digging or drilling. Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have been taken. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Shut off machine or press remote engine stop button (if equipped). Electric Strike Description When working near electric cables, remember the following: Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least resistance. Pipes, hoses, and cables will conduct electricity back to all equipment. Low voltage current can injure or kill.
Many work-related electrocutions result from contact with less than 440 volts. Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike include: power outage smoke explosion popping noises arcing electricity If any of these occur, assume an electric strike has occurred.