Superior spx 960, Instruction Manual For Operating And Maintenance

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Istruction Manual for Operation and Maintenance
SPX-960
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DANGER
IF ELECTRICITY CABLES ARE CONTACTED ACCIDENTALLY, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
- DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE MACHINE COMPONENTS AND ASK OTHER PEOPLE TO MOVE
AWAY.
- IMMEDIATELY REFER TO A FIRST AID MEDICAL SERVICE.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM BY YOURSELF WITHOUT THE HELP OF SKILLED
STAFF.
- MANY OPERATORS HAVE LOST THEIR LIFE BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT ADOPTED THE REQUI-
RED PRECAUTIONS IN THE ATTEMPT OF SAVING COLLEAGUES THAT HAD BEEN HIT BY AN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
- KEEP AWAY FROM THE ELECTROCUTED PERSON AND DO NOT TOUCH HIM UNTIL HE HAS
BEEN PULLED AWAY FROM THE STRUCTURE.
4.4.1 PIPE LAYER START-UP
WARNING
Before starting work, make sure that the machine is in good condition, the lubricating oil and •
fuel levels are correct and all the parts subject to wear and deterioration are completely effi cient.
Ensure that all the protections and guards have been installed correctly.
Check for any oil spills on the ground: if this is the case, there may be leaks from the hydraulic •
oil system.
Make sure that the battery is in effi cient conditions. Charge the battery, if necessary. •
Ensure that nobody is working on or around the engine or other parts connected to the engine •
before reaching the control position.
Before any operation for putting the machine in position, make sure that all the people and/or •
animals around it are outside the machine outreach.
Make sure that the ground in the work area is compact enough to support the machine weight •
suitably and safely.
Operation on gradients may be dangerous: be very careful in these conditions. •
Skilled and experienced operators are aware that they must comply with basic and simple behavioral rules
to safeguard themselves and other persons as well as to avoid damaging the machine.
For this purpose the operator must carry out even the simplest operations with maximum care.
Before operating the machine, make sure that you are perfectly familiar with the controls and their fun-
ctions.
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