Vermeer McLaughlin V25, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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V25/VX30G/VSK25/VSK30G Vacuum Excavators Preparing Machine and Work Area 40-9
Electrocution Prevention
Refer to the operating instructions, and take these precautions to prevent electrocution:
• Call your One-Call system, and any utility company that does not subscribe to the One-Call system, before
the start of your potholing project. Locate underground utilities by qualified persons.
• When potholing operation approaches the estimated location of a utility, the exact location of the
underground installation must be found by safe and acceptable means.
• Always wear the necessary electrically insulated gloves and boots that are required for each job function. Refer
to “Electrically Insulated Gloves - Inspect” and “Electrically Insulated Boots” on the following pages.
• Never stand on the ground and touch metal parts on machine or water truck when operating.
• If a strike occurs, never step onto or off the machine.
• Disconnect from public water supply before potholing where electrical cables may be buried.
If a strike occurs while you are touching the ground, you could be electrocuted when your body becomes a direct
current path to the ground. Wear electrically insulated gloves and boots.
Anyone assisting the operator while standing on the ground during vacuum excavation near energized power
lines must wear electrically insulated gloves and boots.
DANGER: Electrocution is possible. Contact with electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Locate
all underground utilities. Always wear proper personal protective equipment.
DANGER: When vacuum excavating near energized electric lines, wear dielectric boots and gloves.