Athena 1090 EVO, Translation Of Original Instructions, Page: 74 / 182

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4 Instructions for use
4.1 Preliminary operations
4.1.1 Suitability of the soil
To assess whether the ground is fit to bear the machine, it is extremely
important to ensure that the ground surface does not allow the machine to slip
once it has been stopped for work.
Two factors contribute towards increasing the danger of slipping:
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Slope
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Poor grip (or slipperiness) due to a low friction coefficient
These two factors must be assessed with the utmost care, and at the same time
as each other. There are no acceptable values for one "factor" that can exclude
the risk of slipping if the other factor is extremely unfavourable. Ground that is
almost flat may not be fit if its surface is icy. On the other hand, a surface with
high adhesion may not be fit if it slopes too steeply.
Flat, horizontal ground is the ideal surface for work platform stability, even
though this condition is very rare.
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Avoid smooth, slippery and/or icy surfaces and those covered with sand:
they could cause a risk of sliding or tipping during levelling.
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NO ICE!
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NO SAND!
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NO DUST OR SMOOTH SURFACES!