Section 2 - Care and Safety
Safety Check List
Operating Safety
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CAUTION
Passengers
Passengers in or on the machine can cause accidents.
Do not carry passengers.
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WARNING
Safe Working Loads
Overloading the machine can damage it and make it
unstable. Study the specifications in this handbook
before using the machine.
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WARNING
The Long Reach is larger and higher than a normal
excavating rig. You must take extra care when you are
working in dangerous or restricted height locations
such as under power lines, bridges, etc.
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WARNING
When using Quick Hitch Type 2, the attachment can
become unexpectedly disengaged from the Quick
Hitch, when any of the following occurs:
Power failure to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
When the redundancy switch is engaged.
If an electrical component in the Quick Hitch system
should fail.
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CAUTION
Because of the extra length and height of the Long
Reach boom and dipper, you must be very careful
when slewing. Do not slew quickly and strike the
dipper against obstacles. You may cause severe
damage to the rig structure.
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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). Please 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
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 thee 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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CAUTION
With certain combinations of bucket or attachment
and boom/dipper configuration, it is possible for the
bucket teeth or attachment extremities to contact ad
cause damage to the structure of the machine. Check
the limit of free movement as the dipper is brought in
towards the machine.
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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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