Volvo EC60E, Operator'S Manual, Page: 143 / 342

Safety rules when operating
Operator obligations
WARNING
Risk of fatal accidents.
Unauthorised persons within the work area around
the machine could lead to serious crushing injury.
• Clear all unauthorised personnel from the working
area.
• Keep a lookout in all directions.
• Do not touch control levers or switches during
start.
• Sound the horn before beginning operation.
The operator must operate the machine in such
a way that the risk of accidents is minimized for
both the operator and persons present on the
work site.
The operator must be thoroughly familiar with
how to operate and maintain the machine and
should undergo adequate training on the
machine.
The operator must follow the rules and
recommendations in the Operator's Manual, but
must also pay attention to any legislation and
national regulations or specific requirements or
risks that apply at the work site.
The operator must be thoroughly rested and must
never operate the machine when under the
influence of alcohol, medicine, or other drugs.
The operator is responsible for any load while
working with the machine.
- There must be no risk of the load falling off while
operating.
- Refuse to take a load which is an obvious safety
risk.
- Respect the stated maximum load for the
machine. Pay attention to the effect of different
distances to the centre of gravity and the effects
of different attachments.
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Operating instructions
Safety rules when operating