JCB 714 Super-Boss Conversion
SB002
Operator’s Manual
Issue 1, R2
Last Updated 5 April 2017
Page 14 of 43
CONDUCT A THOROUGH PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION OF THE MACHINE AND TEST ALL
FUNCTIONS BEFORE EACH WORK SHIFT. IMMEDIATELY TAG AND REMOVE FROM SERVICE A
DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING MACHINE.
BE SURE ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL, THE
SERVICE MANUAL AND OTHER MANUALS.
BE SURE ALL DECALS ARE IN PLACE AND LEGIBLE. SEE THE DECALS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
BE
SURE THE OPERATOR’S, SAFETY, AND RESPONSIBILITIES MANUALS ARE COMPLETE,
LEGIBLE
AND
LOCATED
ON
THE
MACHINE.
IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT RAIL-ABILITY LTD.
Bodily Injury Hazards
BE AWARE OF CRUSHING HAZARDS WHEN GRASPING THE HAND RAIL.
DO NOT OPERATE A MACHINE WITH A HYDRAULIC OIL OR AIR LEAK. A HYDRAULIC LEAK CAN
PENETRATE AND/OR BURN SKIN.
IMPROPER CONTACT WITH COMPONENTS UNDER ANY COVER WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
ONLY TRAINED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SHOULD ACCESS COMPARTMENTS. ACCESS BY THE
OPERATOR IS ONLY ADVISED WHEN PERFORMING A PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION.
Always operate the machine in a well-ventilated area to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
ALL COMPARTMENTS MUST REMAIN CLOSED AND SECURED DURING OPERATION.
Burn Hazards
BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE WEAR WHEN
WORKING WITH BATTERIES. AVOID SPILLING OR CONTACTING BATTERY ACID. NEUTRALISE
BATTERY ACID SPILLS WITH BAKING SODA AND WATER.
DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERIES TO WATER OR RAIN.
Electrocution Hazards
INSPECT DAILY FOR DAMAGED CABLES AND WIRES. REPLACE DAMAGED ITEMS BEFORE
OPERATING.
Avoid contact with electrical terminals.
INSPECT THE EARTH BONDING STRAPS DAILY.
REPLACE DAMAGED STRAPS BEFORE OPERATING.
Earth bonding straps are fitted on the machine in the following positions:
✓
Between front & rear rail axles and chassis.
✓
Between the chassis and the sub-frame and from the sub-frame to the body.
Earth bonding straps must be in place at all times and securely fastened.
Replace immediately if there are any signs of burning or damage.
CHECK IMPEDANCE LEVELS AFTER REFITTING ANY STRAPS.
