jcb VM117, Service Manual

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01 - Machine
03 - Safety
18 - Operating Safety
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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. Do
not reverse in a high gear with full throttle. 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 and mirrors clean.
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. Firefighters must use self-
contained breathing apparatus.
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.
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.