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Operating instructions
38 Safety regulations for operation
Safety regulations for operation
Duties of the driver
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Before starting to drive read the operating instructions to
become familiar with the machine.
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The operator should know and take into consideration the re-
quirements and risks at the workplace and discuss these with
the site management.
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In order to avoid personal injuries and material damage the dri-
ver must therefore memorize the following basic regulations.
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Never allow untrained or unqualified persons to operate the
machine.
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The operator may not drive the machine when under the influ-
ence of alcohol, medication or other drugs.
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The operator is fully responsible for the load or the loading of
the machine on construction sites.
– During operation there should not be a risk of the load
falling off.
– Do not pick up loads which represent an apparent safety
risk.
– Observe the specified load limit or loading limit for the
machine. Consider the effect of different distances and
observe the centre of gravity of the attachments.
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Do not allow anyone to remain in the working range of the
machine.
– Do not allow persons to stand under lifted loads, unless
the load is secured or safely supported.
– Do not allow persons to enter or remain in the danger zo-
ne, i.e. a distance of at least 7 m to all directions around
the machine in operation must be maintained. The opera-
tor may allow a person to remain in the danger zone only
when the person is within his range of vision.
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Accidents and incidents should be immediately reported to the
site management.
– If possible leave the machine in its position.
– Only take necessary action so as to reduce the effect of
damage, especially personal damage or to treat injuries.
– Refrain from any action which would complicate a later in-
vestigation of the incident.
WARNING!
It is not permitted to sit or stand in an inadequate place on
the machine, i.e. on the attachment (bucket, fork, platform
etc.) or on any optional equipment, thereby impairing the
possibilities of the driver to operate the machine in a safe
way.
WARNING!
Drivers of construction equipment
and the responsible site management
are responsible for the working area
of the machine and have the power to
order unauthorized persons to leave
such areas while work is in progress.
During work highest attentiveness to
front and rear is required in order to
avoid collisions.