AVANT 225, Operator'S Manual, Page: 14 / 84

Avant 220/225
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Working near powerlines
Digging may expose buried electric cables, and
some attachments may make it possible to reach
overhead powerlines with the loader, creating hazard
of electric shock and electrocution.
Plan work ahead and take necessary safety
precautions.
Stay away from electric cables - Electrocution
hazard
DANGER
Electric shock hazard - Contact
with or working too close to electric
wires can result in lethal electric
shock. Keep the loader and any
attachment at a sufficient distance
from all electric cables, see table
below.
Table 1 - Safety distance from powerlines
Voltage level Safety distance
0 - 1000 V 2 m
1 - 45 kV 3 m
110 kV 4 m
220 kV - 5 m
Unknown voltage 5 m
If electric cables are exposed during digging, or in
case of inadvertent contact or proximity with live
electric source:

Do not leave the loader until the electricity has
been disconnected by qualified technicians,
usually local electric company.

If absolutely necessary, jump out from the
loader, keeping feet next to each other, until at a
safe distance.

Warn others not to approach the loader until safe
to do so.
Handling fuel (220/225)
Refuel with correct type of fuel specified in this
manual, and follow refuelling instructions on page
46. Store fuel carefully in an approved container
away from heat and sources of ignition.
Always have correct type of fuel tank cap fitted and
avoid spilling of fuel.
Risk of fire or explosion - Handle fuel with care
DANGER

Always stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refuelling.

Refuel only in a well ventilated area.

Do not overfill the fuel tank. Leave at
least 50 mm below the neck of the
fuel tank to avoid spilling of fuel.

Avoid spilling fuel when refuelling.
Should this happen, wipe the fuel
away immediately in order to avoid
risk of fire.

Keep fuel away from sources of
ignition. Do not smoke during
refuelling.