Fiori D 70 SL, Use And Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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D 70 SL REV. 00 02/11/2009
3.1.21 SITE CONDITIONS
- Before starting work, analyse and ask for the topography and geological characteristics of the area, so
that the appropriate measures can be taken to prevent landslides and the vehicle from overturning. Holes,
obstructions, rubble and other risks connected with the working areas may cause physical injury or death.
- Always carefully inspect the site to identify any of these risk elements before using the vehicle.
- Be aware of all the conditions on the site and always look in the direction you are driving before starting any
manoeuvre.
- Find out about the movements of persons and vehicles on the site. Follow the indications given by signals
and signs.
- Do not start work until you have ascertained all the safety conditions.
3.1.22 PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATIONS
- Before and during operations do not drink alcohol, take medicines or other substances that may alter your
capability of working with machine tools.
If you are very tired or not feeling well, do not use the vehicle, and in any case pay the utmost attention at the
beginning and end of your shift.
- Contact the site manager for the safety regulations to be applied according to the laws in force.
- Watch out for people in the area and immediately stop if anyone comes into the range of action of the vehicle
and into the working area.
- During work keep an eye on the instruments and immediately stop the vehicle if any malfunctions are
indicated.
Pay attention to any unusual noise from the engine, the hydraulic device, the transmission components,
the working equipment, etc. If you hear any suspicious noise, immediately stop the vehicle and check what
causes it.
- If you need to continuously work in very noisy conditions, wear a protective headset in accordance with the
regulations in force.
- If working in the dark, carefully check the working area, turn on all the lights available and do not work in
areas where visibility is poor.
- If you cannot clearly see the entire working area, ask someone to guide you with hand signals and delimit
an area of over 12 metres for forward movement. This person must stand outside the working area and you
must be able to see him or her clearly.
While carrying out manoeuvres do not give signals or instructions at the same time as other persons. Signals
must be given by one person only. Always pay attention to the instructions given by the persons in charge.
- Always operate the hydraulic equipment seated in the driver’s seat, check that no one is within the range of
action of the vehicle and signal with the horn when you are about to make a manoeuvre.
- To prevent accidents due to collision with other objects, always operate at a safe speed when carrying out
manoeuvres, especially if you are in tight spaces and in places where there are other vehicles.
- Do not call out or give someone who is working a fright without good reason, and do not throw objects, not
even as a joke.
- Whenever you take a break, carefully check that all the controls are in NEUTRAL position and that the safety
devices are locked.