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CHAPTER 2 – SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
Manitou Americas, Inc, in cooperation with the Society
of Automotive Engineers (SAE), has adopted this
safety alert symbol:
This warning symbol, used
with a “signal word,” indicates situations or conditions
that can cause injury or death if precautions are not fol-
lowed. The signal words used with the safety alert sym-
bol are:
“
CAUTION
,” “
WARNING
,” and “
DANGER
,”
which indicate the level of risk and severity of hazards.
All three levels indicate that safety is involved.
Observe the precautions whenever you see the safety
alert symbol, no matter which signal word is used.
The following signal words are used throughout this
manual and on decals on the machine to warn of
potential hazards:
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Before operating the machine, first read and study the
safety information in this manual. Be sure that anyone
who operates or works on the machine is familiar with
the safety precautions. This includes providing
translations of the warnings and instructions for
operators who are not fluent in reading English.
It is essential that operators be thoroughly trained in the
safe operation of the machine and handling loads.
Operators must not be physically or mentally impaired.
Do not allow minors or unqualified personnel to
operate the machine, or to be near the machine unless
they are properly supervised. It is recommended that
the operator be capable of obtaining a valid motor
vehicle operator’s license.
Only trained and authorized personnel, with a full
awareness of safe procedures, should be allowed to
operate or perform maintenance or service on the
excavator.
Read the operator’s manual provided with each
attachment before using it.
Use of the machine is subject to certain hazards that
cannot be eliminated by mechanical means, but only by
exercising intelligence, care and common sense. Such
hazards include: hillside operation, overloading, load
instability, poor maintenance, and using the machine
for a purpose for which it was not intended or designed.
Manitou Americas, Inc. always takes operator’s safety
into consideration during the design process. Guards
and shields are provided, which protect the operator
and bystanders from moving parts and other hazards.
Operators must be alert, however, because some areas
cannot be guarded or shielded without preventing or
interfering with proper operation.
DANGER
“DANGER” indicates an imminently hazard-
ous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
“WARNING” indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
“CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. May also
alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT
“IMPORTANT” is used to draw attention to
a procedure that must to be followed to pre-
vent machine damage.
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