Volvo EC60E, Operator'S Manual, Page: 177 / 342

Rules for digging
WARNING
Risk of serious injury.
More than one person in the cab while operating
could cause accidents and serious injury.
Only the operator, seated in the operator’s seat,
may be in the cab when operating. All other persons
must keep at a safe distance from the machine.
First read the safety rules for operating, see page
142
,
143
,
144
,
146
.
Always prepare work by carefully studying
drawings and regulations that apply to the site.
Also study the ground conditions and what the
risk areas on the site look like. Turn off gas,
electricity and water supplies, if this is necessary.
Mark the position of cables and pipes.
Fence off the area around the machine, if there is
a risk that people may get too close. Pay attention
to a swinging machine.
Look after your workmates! Make sure that they
take care. No persons, apart from the operator,
may be present within the working area of the
machine. Teach them to be on their guard against
collapsing banks and rolling stones and to be
prepared to dash for safety. Changes in stress in
a bank immediately prior to a landslip are
indicated by small streams of loose material just
where the cracks are forming.
If the machine is provided with optional
equipment, which is operated with the pedals, the
operator must assure him or her self of that the
anticipated movements are obtained when
actuating the pedals. An unexpected movement
may entail risk of an accident.
A cab provided with protective grill over the roof
window meets the requirements for falling object
guard in accordance with stated testing methods
(FOPS/ISO 10262). Use the falling object guard
when there is risk of heavy, falling objects.
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Operating techniques
Rules for digging