. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Even going close to high-voltage cables can cause electric shock, which may cause serious burns or even death. Always maintain a safe distance (see the table on the right) between the machine and the electric cable. Check with the local power company about safe operating procedure before starting operations. To prepare for any possible emergencies, wear rubber shoes and gloves. Lay a rubber sheet on top of the seat, and be careful not to touch the chassis with any exposed part of your body. Use a signalman to give warning if the machine approaches too close to the electric cables.
When carrying out operations near high voltage cables, do not let anyone near the machine. If the machine should come too close or touch the electric cable, to prevent electric shock, the operator should not leave the operator's compartment until it has been confirmed that the electricity has been shut off. Also, do not let anyone near the machine. ENSURE GOOD VISIBILITY Check for any persons or obstacles in the area around the machine and check the conditions of the jobsite to ensure that operations and travel can be carried out safely. Always do as follows. Position a signalman if there are areas at the rear of the machine where the visibility is not good.
When working in dark places, turn on the working lamp and front lamps installed to the machine, and set up additional lighting in the work area if necessary. Stop operations if the visibility is poor, such as in mist, snow, rain, or dust. VENTILATION FOR ENCLOSED AREAS Exhaust fumes from the engine can kill. If it is necessary to start the engine within an enclosed area, or when handling fuel, flushing oil, or paint, open the doors and windows to ensure that adequate ventilation is provided to prevent gas poisoning. 2 - 18 DO NOT GO CLOSE TO HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES Do not travel o r operate the machine nea r electric cables.
There is a hazard of e lectric shock, which where may cause s erious personal injury o r deat h. O n jobsites the go close to electric cables , always do as follows Before starting company of the work work near electric cables, inform to be performed, and ask the them local power to take the necessary action. Voltage of Cables S afety Distance 100 V - 200 V Over 2 m (7 ft) 6,600 V Over 2 m (7 ft) 22,000 V Over 3 m (10 ft) 66,000 V Over 4 m (14 ft) 154,000 V Over 5 m (17 ft) 187,000 V Over 6 m (20 ft) 275,000 V Over 7 m (23 ft) 500,000 V O ver 11 m (36 ft)