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Safety Instructions
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You could be electrocuted, badly burned or even killed if the dumper becomes too close to overhead
power lines.
WARNING
OPERATING THE MACHINE
•
ENSURE
the operator has had adequate training prior to use, is familiar with all controls and knows how to safely switch the
dumper
OFF
before it is switched
ON
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trained and assessed in accordance with an operator competance scheme
• Suitable
PPE
MUST
be worn when using this equipment i.e. Safety Goggles, Gloves, Ear Defenders, Dust Mask and Steel Toe
capped footwear (with anti-slip soles for added protection). Wear clothing suitable for the work you are doing and
DO NOT
wear
loose jewellery that could be caught in moving parts
•
ALWAYS
inform colleagues of what you will be doing and where you will be working.
•
DO NOT
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During use the engine becomes very hot, allow the engine to cool before touching it.
NEVER
leave the engine running and
unattended.
•
ALWAYS
fully lower the dumper skip before moving the dumper.
•
NEVER
get on or off during travel or operation! Never jump off the machine!
•
NEVER
allow anyone except the operator to ride on the machine.
•
NEVER
use the dumper as a platform to work on.
•
NEVER
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security, if any are damaged or missing,
DO NOT USE THE DUMPER
until the guard has been replaced or repaired.
•
DO NOT
stand the machine on end with the engine running.
•
ALWAYS
adapt your travel speed to suit the working conditions.
•
ALWAYS
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•
NEVER
operate the machine whilst incorrectly seated on the dumper. This could result in serious injury or death.
•
If the dumper begins to roll over,
NEVER
leave the machine as this could result in serious injury or death. You
MUST ALWAYS
stay
seated on the dumper with your seatbelt fastened.
•
This dumper has a SWL (Safe Working Load).
ENSURE
you read the Technical Data section of this manual before using the
dumper as overloading the dumper can damage the machine, make it unstable risking serious injury or death
The dumper has limits. Operating the dumper beyond these limits is extremely dangerous and can lead
to damage to the machine as well as serious injury or even death.
WARNING
•
NEVER
drive through puddles, they may be covering hidden hazard that could compromise the stability of the dumper.
•
DO NOT
drive over debris or obstacles as this may cause the dumper to roll over.
•
ALWAYS
accelerate smoothly and slowly when driving a loaded dumper forward. If you accelerate fast or with jerky movements,
the load may fall or the machine may become unstable.
•
ENSURE
that your route is clear of obstacles and be aware of any personnel present in the vicinty of the where the dumper is being
operated.
•
ALWAYS
reverse at slow speeds.
•
If you turn the dumper too quickly or too sharply, the machine could become unstable. Turn slowly and smoothly at all times.
WORKSITES
•
Ensure the operator is familiar with the working surroundings. Worksites can be hazardous.
•
Cordon off the work area and keep members of the public and unauthorized personnel at a safe distance.
•
NEVER
operate the dumper too close to the edges of pits, precipices, etc. The weight of the dumper may cause the edge to give
way.
•
Banks and trenches may collapse.
DO NOT
operate the dumper close to banks or trenches where there is a danger of the material
collapsing.
•
A high or heaped dumper skip can reduce the operator’s view.
ALWAYS
travel with the dumper skip lowered.
•
DO NOT
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ENSURE
all local regulations which affect the dumper are adhered to.
•
Take care when moving the dumper with the ROPS in the folded position.
DO NOT
fasten the seat belt to allow easy an exit of
the dumper in an emergency. Only move the dumper on stable, level ground. During movement,
DO NOT
operate the dumper body.
ALWAYS
return ROPS to working position immediately once low obstacle is overcome.
•
NEVER
operate the dumper controls without the ROPS securely fastened in the work position.
•
Plan and manage work near electric overhead power lines so that risks from accidental contact or close proximity to the lines are
adequately
controlled.
