Kanga 8D Series, Operator'S Manual

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ALWAYS
• Completely read and understand the Operator’s Manual supplied with the machine.
• Undertake a Job Safety and Environmental 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.
• Use the Job Safety and Environmental Analysis Checklist to check that the relevant safety
procedures are in place before work commences.
• 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 or equipment being loaded or unloaded.
• Demarcate the work area with barricades and/or witches hats before using the Kanga Loader.
• Identify, mark and delineate all underground services before any work commences.
• 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.
• 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.
• Come to a complete stop before operating other hydraulic controls.
• Reverse down slopes at slow speed when carrying loads.
• 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 and
forefingers to operate the control levers.
• Travel at speeds suitable for the conditions and as determined by the task JSEA or Risk
Assessment.
• When traveling over undulating surfaces and/or rough terrain, it is essential that the
operator ensures that the speed is appropriate to suit conditions and to creep over uneven
terrain at minimum speed. The recommended normal operating speed is between 2/3 to 3/4
throttle; at a lower speed the noise levels are reduced to both the operator and bystanders.
• Wear approved, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
, such as:
o hearing protection.
o safety footwear.
o eye protection.
o hard hat.
o long. close fitting protective clothing.
o a high visibility vest or clothing etc.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from all moving parts,
including hydraulic rams.
• Keep body parts within the confines of the machine.
• Keep alert, and avoid being distracted whilst operating
the loader.
• Remove the key and chock the wheels whenever the Loader
is to be left unattended and/or unsupervised.