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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Utility safety
When digging or using ground-engaging equipment, be
aware of buried cables and other services. Contact your
local utilities or authorities, as appropriate, to determine
the locations of services.
Make sure that the machine has sufficient clearance to
pass in all directions. Pay special attention to overhead
power lines and hanging obstacles. High voltage lines
may require significant clearance for safety. Contact local
authorities or utilities to obtain safe clearance distances
from high voltage power lines.
Retract raised or extended components, if necessary.
Remove or lower radio antennas or other accessories.
Should a contact between the machine and an electric
power source occur, the following precautions must be
taken:
• Stop the machine movement immediately.
• Apply the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
• Check if you can safely leave the cab or your actual po-
sition without contact with electrical wires. If not, stay
in your position and call for help. If you can leave your
position without touching lines, jump clear of the ma-
chine to make sure that you do not make contact with
the ground and the machine at the same time.
• Do not permit anyone to touch the machine until power
has been shut off to the power lines.
Electrical storm safety
Do not operate machine during an electrical storm.
If you are on the ground during an electrical storm, stay
away from machinery and equipment. Seek shelter in a
permanent, protected structure.
If an electrical storm should strike during operation, re-
main in the cab. Do not leave the cab or operator’s plat-
form. Do not make contact with the ground or objects
outside the machine.
Mounting and dismounting
Mount and dismount the machine only at designated lo-
cations that have handholds, steps, and/or or ladders.
Do not jump off of the machine.
Make sure that steps, ladders, and platforms remain
clean and clear of debris and foreign substances. Injury
may result from slippery surfaces.
Face the machine when you mount and dismount the ma-
chine.
Maintain a three-point contact with steps, ladders, and
hand supports.
Never mount or dismount from a moving machine.
Do not use the steering wheel or other controls or acces-
sories as hand supports when you enter or exit the cab or
operator’s platform.
Working at heights
When the normal use and maintenance of the machine
requires you to work at heights:
• Correctly use installed steps, ladders, and railings.
• Never use ladders, steps, or railings while the machine
is moving.
• Do not stand on surfaces that are not designated as
steps or platforms.
Do not use the machine as a lift, ladder, or platform for
working at heights.
Lifting and overhead loads
Never use loader buckets, forks, etc. or other lifting, han-
dling, or digging equipment to lift persons.
Do not use raised equipment as a work platform.
Know the full area of movement of the machine and equip-
ment and do not enter or permit anyone to enter the area
of movement while the machine is in operation.
Never enter or permit anyone to enter the area under-
neath raised equipment. Equipment and/or loads can fall
unexpectedly and crush persons underneath it.
Do not leave equipment in raised position while parked
or during service, unless securely supported. Hydraulic
cylinders must be mechanically locked or supported if
they are left in a raised position for service or access.
Loader buckets, forks, etc. or other lifting, handling, or
digging equipment and its load will change the center of
gravity of the machine. This can cause the machine to tip
on slopes or uneven ground.
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