mecalac TA3.5SH, Original Instructions Manual

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2. Safety
2.4 General Safety Information
Consult your dealer or distributor for details of training courses.
All the time you are working on or with the machine you must consider any possible hazards and
how to avoid them.
Only authorised persons must be allowed to operate this machine.
Unauthorised use of this machine may invalidate your insurance.
Operators and maintenance staff must always comply with the following precautions . These
precautions are given here for your protection. Review them carefully before operating the
machine and before performing general maintenance or repairs. Supervising staff must develop
additional precautions relating to the specific work area and local safety regulations.
Warnings about the Operator
• Before operating the machine make sure you have had proper training and are fully
conversant with the machine and its operation - If in doubt ASK!
• Make sure you, and anyone else who uses the machine, have been trained to operate it
correctly and are physically and mentally fit.
• Do not operate the machine if you are unfit to do so because of alcohol or drugs etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment must be used as specified on pages 2 - 2 and 2 - 3.
• Read this instruction manual carefully before operating the machine. Make sure this
instruction manual is kept with the machine at all times and is in good condition - replace the
manual immediately if it becomes dirty, damaged or lost.
• Read and understand all safety signs before operating the machine.
• Check seat belts daily. YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR A SEAT BELT WHEN OPERATING THE
MACHINE .
• If the machine is fitted with ROPS and the machine should roll over, the Operator must grip
the steering wheel firmly allowing the seat belt to restrain him/her in the seat until the machine
comes to rest.
Warning for the supervisor
• Establish a training programme for all operators to make sure they are fully familiar with its
operation.
Warnings about other people
• Make sure all bystanders are made fully aware of the safety instructions associated with this
machine and are kept well clear of the operating area.
• Do not carry passengers.
Warnings about the machine
• Make sure the ROPS is not damaged and has no unauthorised modifications.
• Always make sure there is adequate ventilation around the machine. Never run the engine in
an enclosed area without good ventilation or next to combustible materials.