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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SR2-1-2
15501 9-35990
harmful exhaust gases which concentrate in the air.
Keep the operator’s compartment free of foreign
objects, especially if not firmly secured. Never use the
machine to transport objects, unless proper securing
points are provided.
Do not carry riders on the machine.
Study and familiarise with escape routes alternative to
normal exit routes.
For your personal safety, do not climb on or off the
machine while it is in motion.
Make sure that bystanders are clear of the machine
o p e r a t i n g r a n g e b e f o r e s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e a n d
operating the attachment. Sound the horn.
Obey all hand signals, safety indications and signs.
When backing, always look to where the machine is
to be moved. Be alert of the position of bystanders.
S h o u l d s o m e o n e e n t e r t h e w o r k a r e a , s t o p t h e
machine.
Maintain a safe distance from other machines or
obstacles to ensure required visibility conditions.
Always give way to loaded machines.
Maintain a clear vision of the surroundings of the
travel or work area at all times.
Keep cab windows clean and repaired.
When pulling loads or towing through a cable or
chain, do not start suddenly at full throttle. Take-up
slack carefully.
Avoid kinking or twisting chains or cables.
C a r e f u l l y i n s p e c t c a b l e s o r c h a i n s f o r f l a w s o r
problems before proceeding.
Do not pull through a kinked chain or cable as the
high anomalous stresses existing in this condition
may induce failures in the kinked portion.
Always wear heavy gloves when handling chains or
cables.
Chains and cables should be securely anchored using
s u i t a b l e h o o k s . A n c h o r p o i n t s s h o u l d b e s t r o n g
enough to withstand the expected load.
Keep everyone clear of anchor points and cables or
chains.
Do not pull or tow unless the operator’s
c o m p a r t m e n t s o f t h e m a c h i n e s i n v o l v e d a r e
properly protected against possible backlash in
case of cable or chain failure or detachment.
Be alert of soft ground conditions close to newly
constructed walls. The fill material and machine
weight may cause the wall to collapse under the
machine.
In darkness, check area of operation carefully before
moving in with the machine. Use all lights provided.
Do not move into low visibility areas.
I f t h e e n g i n e t e n d s t o s l o w d o w n a n d s t a l l f o r
whatever reason under load or at idle, immediately
report this problem to the maintenance managers for
proper action. Do not operate the machine until this
condition is corrected.
Regularly check all exhaust system components, as
exhaust fumes are toxic for the operator.
O p e r a t o r s m u s t k n o w t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e
machine they are driving.
When working on slopes or near sudden level drops
in the terrain, pay attention not to lose adherence and
avoid loose soft ground since overturn or loss of
machine control could result.
If noise level is high and exceeds 90 dB(A) over 8
h o u r s a t t h e o p e r a t o r ’ s e a r , w e a r a p p r o v e d e a r
protection in compliance with local regulations.
Do not operate the machine if you are extremely tired
or feel ill.
Be especially careful towards the end of the working
shift.
Where removable counterweights are provided, do
not operate the machine if they have been removed.
When operating the machine, keep in mind height
limits of overhead doors, arches, overhead cables
and lines as well as width limits of corridors, roads
and narrow passages. Also, get to know load limits of
the ground and paving type of the ramps you are to
work on.
Beware of fog, smoke or dust that obscure visibility.
Always inspect the working area to identify potential
risks such as: inclines, overhangs, trees, demolition
rubble, fires, ravines, steep slopes, rough terrain,
ditches, crowns, ridge trenches, diggings in traffic
areas, crowded parking lots, crowded service areas,
f e n c e d z o n e s . I n s u c h c o n d i t i o n s , p r o c e e d w i t h
extreme care.
Whenever possible, avoid crossing over obstacles
such as very rough terrain, rocks, logs, steps, ditches,
railroad tracks. When obstructions must be crossed,
do so with extreme care and at a square angle, if
possible. Slow down. Ease up to the break-over point,
pass the balance point slowly and ease down the
other side also using the attachment, if necessary.
To overcome deep trenches or sinking ground, place
the machine perpendicular to the obstacle, drastically
reduce ground speed and start crossing using also
the attachment if necessary, only after assessing that
g r o u n d c o n d i t i o n s a l l o w t h e t r a v e r s e s a f e l y a n d
without risks.
The gradient you may attempt to overcome is limited
by factors such as ground conditions, load being
handled, machine type and speed, and visibility.
T h e r e i s n o s u b s t i t u t e f o r g o o d j u d g e m e n t a n d
experience when working on slopes.
A v o i d o p e r a t i n g t h e a t t a c h m e n t t o o c l o s e t o a n
overhang or high wall, either above or below the
machine. Beware of caving edges, falling objects and
landslides. Remember that such hazards are likely to
be concealed by bushes, undergrowth and such.
Avoid faggots, bushes, logs and rocks. Never drive
over them, nor over any other surface irregularities
t h a t d i s c o n t i n u e a d h e r e n c e o r t r a c t i o n w i t h t h e
ground, especially near slopes or drop-offs.
Be alert to avoid changes in adherence conditions
that could cause loss of control.
Work with extreme
care on ice or frozen ground and on stepped slopes