SANY SY500H, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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MACHINE OPERATION
SY500H Excavator OMM
Work Area
The work area is where the job function is performed.
Within the work area are hazard areas. Hazard areas
immediately surround the machine, where personnel
may be at risk due to machine operation or movement.
WARNING
Do not move the machine onto a surface or area
that has not been approved for the machine. The
machine is heavy and could possibly break
through surfaces that are not strong enough to
support the machine and could result in death or
injury.
All personnel within the work area must wear personal
protective equipment (PPE).
The machine operator is responsible for the safety of all
personnel within the hazard area.
General Job Safety
See “Maintenance Safety” on page 2-4.
Operator Responsibilities
The machine operator must perform the following:
• Reject the work site if there are doubts regarding
safety.
• Become familiar with the work area and
surroundings before beginning work.
• Read and completely understand the instructions in
this manual prior to operation.
• Know and obey the operating procedures,
applicable laws, and regulations.
• Know and follow the requirements for safe
operation.
• Know and use the required safety precautions and
protective devices.
• Know basic information about the systems of the
machine.
• Know and use the correct hand signals that will be
used between the machine operator and a signal
person.
• Stop machine operations immediately if any defects
endangering safety are found.
• Maintain complete control of the machine at all
times.
• Before leaving the cab, make sure all control
devices are set to the neutral position and that the
engine is shut down.
• Give warning signals when necessary.
Seat Belt Usage
Always wear the seat belt when operating the machine.
See “Seat and Seat Belt” on page 3-5.
WARNING
The seat belt is designed to protect the operator
from danger, especially when the machine is
traveling. Failure to wear a seat belt when
operating the machine could result in death or
serious injury.
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Check
Make sure that this Operation and Maintenance Manual
remains in the cab and is available to the operator at all
times.
Daily Maintenance Record Check
Check the Maintenance Log to verify that all required
maintenance checks have been performed before
operating the machine. If these checks and actions have
not been performed, notify your supervisor.
See “Maintenance Log” on page 1-2, and “Daily
Maintenance and Inspection” on page 5-10.
Cleaning the Machine
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