Section 2 - Care and Safety
Safety Notices
Safety Check List
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WARNING
Safety Barriers
Unguarded machines in public places can be
dangerous. In public places, or where your visibility is
reduced, place barriers around the work area to keep
people away.
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DANGER
Sparks
Explosions and fire can be caused by sparks from the
exhaust or the electrical system. Do not use the
machine in closed areas where there is flammable
material, vapour or dust.
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WARNING
Hazardous Atmospheres
This machine is designed for use in normal out door
atmospheric conditions. It should not be used in an
enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Do not
use the machine in a potentially explosive
atmosphere, i.e. combustible vapours, gas or dust,
without first consulting your JCB Distributor.
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CAUTION
Regulations
Obey all laws, work site and local regulations which
affect you and your machine.
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WARNING
Practice
You or others can be killed or seriously injured if you
do unfamiliar operations without first practising them.
Practise away from the work site on a clear area. Keep
other people away. Do not perform new operations
until you are sure you can do them safely.
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WARNING
Airborne particles of light combustible material such
as straw, grass, wood shavings, etc. must not be
allowed to accumulate within the engine compartment
or in the propshaft guards (when fitted). Inspect these
areas frequently and clean at the beginning of each
work shift or more often if required. Before opening
the engine cover, ensure that the top is clear of debris.
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WARNING
Keep the machine controls clean and dry. Your hands
and feet could slide off slippery controls. If that
happens you could lose control of the machine.
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WARNING
Visibility
Accidents can be caused by working in poor visibility.
Use your lights to improve visibility. Keep the road
lights, windows and mirrors clean.
Do not operate the machine if you cannot see clearly.
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WARNING
Electrical Power Cables
You could be electrocuted or badly burned if you get
the machine or its attachments too close to electrical
power cables.
You are strongly advised to make sure that the safety
arrangements on site comply with the local laws and
regulations concerning work near electric power lines.
Before you start using the machine, check with your
electricity supplier if there are any buried power
cables on the site.
There is a minimum clearance required for working
beneath overhead power cables. You must obtain
details from your local electricity supplier.
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