Kanga 5 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Jaden Kanga Group
Page Jaden Kanga – OPERATORS MANUAL
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ALWAYS…
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Completely read and understand the Operator’s Manual supplied with the machine.
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Undertake a Job Safety Analysis (JSEA) and/or Risk Assessment before any use of both the
Kanga Loader and the trailer upon which the loader and / or attachments are carried. A blank
JSEA is provided in Appendix A for use. Photocopy as required.
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Use the Job Safety Checklist to check that the relevant safety procedures are in place before
work commences.
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Position the trailer carrying the Kanga in an area free from traffic, establish a traffic control
plan / zone, chock the wheels and ensure that people are not placed in a position where they
can be struck by vehicles.
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Demarcate the work area with barricades and/or witches hats before using the Kanga Loader.
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I dentify, mark and delineate all underground services before any work commences.
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Have both feet planted firmly on the driving platform at all times when operating the Kanga
Loader. This is especially important when carrying loads, as body weight provides additional
counter-balance to the bucket load.
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Come to a complete stop before changing direction from forward to reverse and vice versa.
Failure to do so can affect the stability of the Loader and may also damage the drive of your
machine.
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Come to a complete stop before operating other hydraulic controls.
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Reverse down slopes at slow speed when carrying loads.
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Ensure the machine is fully stopped and turned off before alighting or exiting the machine.
Never use control levers as hand holds, instead utilize the handholds using the thumbs to
operate the control levers.
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Travel at speeds suitable for the conditions and as determined by the task JSEA or Risk
Assessment.
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When travelling over undulating surfaces and / or rough terrain, it is essential that the
operator ensures that the speed is appropriate to the conditions and to creep over the rough
terrain at minimum speed. The recommended normal operating speed of the machine is 2/3 to
¾ throttle.
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Wear approved, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), such as:
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hearing protection,
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The machine is designed to operate at 2/3 throttle, at a lower
speed the noise levels are reduced to both the operator and
bystanders.
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safety footwear,
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eye protection,
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hard hat,
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long, close fitting protective clothing, and
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high visibility vest or clothing, etc.
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from all moving parts, including
hydraulic rams,
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Keep arms within the confines of the machine.
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Keep alert, and avoid being distracted whilst operating Loader.
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Remove the key and chock the wheels whenever the Loader is to be left unattended
and/or unsupervised.