New Holland 200 Series, Operator'S Manual

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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Utility safety
YOU MUST FOLLOW safety precautions when you work
near buried utility lines.
During operation it is likely that you will be working
around or near buried utility lines that may include, but
are not limited to:
• Electrical power line
• Gas line
• Water line
• Communication line - telephone or cable television
• Sewer line
NOTICE: Before construction work begins it is your re-
sponsibility to be aware of all utility lines in the area of
your project and to avoid them.
ALWAYS have all local utility companies mark the location
of their lines.
NOTICE: Check with local authorities for laws, regula-
tions, and/or strict penalties requiring you to locate and
avoid existing utilities.
Call all utility companies before you perform
any machine operation
After you locate any buried utility lines, carefully dig a hole
to the utility line by hand and/or with automatic vacuum
equipment. Verify the location and depth of the line.
Where applicable, know the utility color code.
Electric Red
Gas, Oil, or Petroleum Yellow
Communication, Telephone, Television Orange
Water Blue
Sewer Green or
Brown
Proposed Excavation White
Surveying
Pink
Reclaimed Water and Slurry Purple
Coordinate all excavation activity with the proper author-
ities and professionals before beginning.
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