S53-053 Panther
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High-risk situations
2.3.1
Levelling
Stay away from the levelling jacks while levelling.
Level and lower the crawler evenly. Never extend or retract the levelling jacks one by one.
2.3.2
Driving the crawler
Stay away from the tracks while (un-)loading and driving the crawler.
While driving the crawler it is prohibited for any person(s) to be present in the working cabin.
Make sure that the CPT push frame and the bellows are fully retracted.
Make sure that the support tube, the friction reducer, the cone etc. are removed from the push frame
foundation.
Make sure that levelling jacks are completely retracted.
2.3.3
Transport truck
Loading and unloading the crawler to and from the transport truck must be done by using the remote
control, standing outside the crawler, standing alongside the truck.
When loading/unloading the crawler make sure that there is nobody in the vicinity of the crawler.
Make sure when transporting the crawler there are no loose items on the transport truck and in the
crawler.
2.3.4
CPT push frame
Keep hands and fingers clear from moving parts while un-/screwing, pushing and pulling CPT tubes.
2.3.5
CPT tubes
Make sure that the CPT tubes are properly joined (shoulder to shoulder) to avoid fracture at the
threaded ends.
Handle the CPT tubes (protruding length) carefully when other persons are nearby.
