jcb 526-56, Service Manual

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01 - Machine
03 - Safety
18 - Operating Safety
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Regulations
Obey all laws, worksite and local regulations which
affect you and your machine.
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.
Working Platform
Using the machine as a working platform is
hazardous. You can fall off and be killed or injured.
Never use the machine as a working platform
unless with approved man-basket or man-crate (if
applicable).
Machine Safety
Stop work at once if a fault develops. Abnormal
sounds and smells can be signs of trouble. Examine
and repair before resuming work.
Hot Components
Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine and
machine components will be hot after the unit has
been running. Allow the engine and components to
cool before servicing the unit.
Travelling at High Speeds
Travelling at high speeds can cause accidents.
Always travel at a safe speed to suit working
conditions.
Hillsides
Operating the machine on hillsides can be
dangerous if the correct precautions are not taken.
Ground conditions can be changed by rain, snow, ice
etc. Check the site carefully. When applicable, keep
all attachments low to the ground.
Visibility
Accidents can be caused by working in poor visibility.
Use your lights to improve visibility. Keep the road
lights, windows, mirrors and cameras clean (when
fitted). Do not operate the machine if you cannot see
clearly. Modification of the machine's configuration
by the user (e.g. the fitting of large and non-
approved attachments) may result in a restriction of
the machine visibility.
Hands and Feet
Keep your hands and feet inside the machine. When
using the machine, keep your hands and feet clear
of moving parts. Keep your hands and feet within the
operator compartment while the vehicle is in motion.
Controls
You or others can be killed or seriously injured
if you operate the control levers from outside the
machine. Operate the control levers only when you
are correctly seated.
Passengers
Passengers in or on the machine can cause
accidents. Do not carry passengers.
Fires
If your machine is equipped with a fire extinguisher,
make sure it is checked regularly. Keep it in the
correct machine location until you need to use it. Do
not use water to put out a machine fire, you could
spread an oil fire or get a shock from an electrical
fire. Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam
extinguishers. Contact your nearest fire department
as quickly as possible.
Roll Over Protection
If the machine starts to roll over, you can be crushed
if you try to leave the cab. If the machine starts to roll
over, do not try and jump from the cab. Stay in the
cab, with your seat belt fastened.
Confined Areas
Pay extra attention to proximity hazards when
operating in confined areas. Proximity hazards
include buildings, traffic and bystanders.
Safe Working Loads
Overloading the machine can damage it and make it
unstable. Study the specifications in the Operator's
Manual before using the machine.
Lightning
If you are inside the machine during a lightning storm
stay in the machine until the storm has passed. If
you are outside of the machine during a lightning
storm stay away from the machine until the storm