jcb VMT160, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
Safety Check List
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Safety Check List
Safety - Yours and Others
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All machinery can be hazardous. When a machine is
correctly operated and properly maintained, it is a safe
machine to work with. But when it is carelessly operated or
poorly maintained it can become a danger to you (the
operator) and others.
In this manual and on the machine you will find warning
messages. Read and understand them. They tell you of
potential hazards and how to avoid them. If you do not fully
understand the warning messages, ask your employer or
JCB distributor to explain them.
But safety is not just a matter of responding to the
warnings. All the time you are working on or with the
machine you must be thinking what hazards there might be
and how to avoid them.
Do not work with the machine until you are sure that you
can control it.
Do not start any job until you are sure that you and those
around you will be safe.
If you are unsure of anything, about the machine or the job,
ask someone who knows. Do not assume anything.
Remember
BE CAREFUL
BE ALERT
BE SAFE
General Safety
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WARNING
To operate the machine safely you must know the
machine and have the skill to use it. You must abide by
all relevant laws, health and safety regulations that
apply to the country you are operating in. The
Operator Manual instructs you on the machine, its
controls and its safe operation; it is not a training
manual. If you are a new operator, get yourself trained
in the skills of using a machine before trying to work
with it. If you don't, you will not do your job well, and
you will be a danger to yourself and others.
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WARNING
Care and Alertness
All the time you are working with or on the machine,
take care and stay alert. Always be careful. Always be
alert for hazards.
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WARNING
Clothing
You can be injured if you do not wear the proper
clothing. Loose clothing can get caught in the
machinery. Wear protective clothing to suit the job.
Examples of protective clothing are: a hard hat, safety
shoes, safety glasses, a well fitting overall, ear-
protectors and industrial gloves. Keep cuffs fastened.
Do not wear a necktie or scarf. Keep long hair
restrained. Remove rings, watches and personal
jewellery.
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Alcohol and Drugs
It is extremely dangerous to operate machinery when
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not
consume alcoholic drinks or take drugs before or
while operating the machine or attachments. Be aware
of medicines which can cause drowsiness.
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