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4 safeTY PrecauTions - General inforMaTion
1.
Never operate the Skid Hoe without first reading and understanding the
entire
operator’s manual.
2.
Do not paint over,
remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment.
3.
Follow all safety decals.
keep them clean and replace them if they become worn, damaged or illegible.
4.
know your equipment inside and out. know how to operate all controls and know emergency shut down procedures
5.
Keep all stepping surfaces, pedals, and controls free from dirt, grease and oil.
keep equipment clean to help avoid injury from
slipping or falling when getting on or off equipment
6.
Operate the attachment only in daylight or sufficient artificial light.
7.
Always carry loads close to the ground. Do not step off platform with load raised.
8.
Turn off engine before performing maintenance
. All maintenance can be performed with the machine arms lowered. If lift arms
must be left raised for any reason, use a positive lift arm lock to secure the arms in place. Serious damage or personal injury could
result from lift arms accidentally lowering.
9.
To avoid overturning the machine. Reduce speed when driving over rough terrain,
on a slope, or turning.
10.
Check your work area and know where all utility lines are.
Avoid hitting underground or overhead electrical wires, cables, pipes,
fence posts, gas lines, etc.
11.
Never operate equipment while under the influence of
alcohol, prescription drugs or any other form of illegal recreational drugs
which could inhibit physical and/or mental capacity.
12.
Do not exceed recomended safe operating load of machine, as machine may become unstable resulting in loss of control.
13.
Slow down before turning.
Sharp turns on any terrain may cause loss of control.
14.
Always lower the loader arms to the ground,
shut off the engine and remove the key before getting off the unit. v
15.
Operators, helpers, and other personnel working near the equipment must wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, and hard
hats as a minimum. Hearing protection, respirators, and personnel protective clothing will be specified in the site-specific Health
and Safety Plan.
16.
Do not smoke when refuelling. Allow room in the gas tank for expansion. wipe up any spilt fuel. Secure cap tightly when done.
17.
Be alert to others in the work area. Be sure others know when and where you will be working. Make sure no one is behind
equipment or within 6 metres of it operating.
18.
Loose fitting clothing, long hair, jewellery and equipment which might become entangled in moving equipment are prohibited while
working near the Skid Hoe.
19.
The equipment must be shut down and properly locked-out and tagged before repairs or maintenance is performed. Only properly
trained and qualified individuals are permitted to perform
repairs and maintenance.
20.
Site workers shall not be allowed on the attachment while it is in operation
21.
Machinery must be shut down and the key removed before being left unattended.
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