Wacker Neuson EZ17, Operator'S Manual

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One-Call First
Call
Before starting any digging project, contact the local
One-Call service by dialing 811 (USA only) to have
underground utilities located. A One-Call referral
number,
1-888-258-0808 , is also available for both
USA and Canada.
One-Call will notify participating utility companies that you
intend to dig. You must also call utility companies that
do not participate in the One-Call service.
Always inspect the jobsite for evidence of unmarked
utilities and contact others if necessary.
Plan The Work
Be aware of the lead time for marking the work area.
This time may vary from state to state and county to
county. If you do not locate utilities, you may have an
accident or suffer injuries, cause service interruptions,
damage the environment or experience job delays.
Dig
Most utilities mark their underground facilities using
American Public Works Association (APWA)
underground color codes. Verify marks before digging.
In the United States, OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.651
requires that the estimated location of underground
utilities be determined before beginning an excavation.
When actual excavation approaches an estimated utility
location, the exact location of the underground
installation must be determined by a safe, acceptable
and dependable method. Other OSHA regulations may
also apply to the jobsite.
Call Before You Dig
Dial 811 (USA only)
888-258-0808
(USA and Canada)
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A Word To The User/Operator
It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand the
safety manual and the manufacturer’s manuals before
operating this machine. This safety manual takes you
step by step through the working day.
Graphics have been provided to help you understand
the text.
IMPORTANT: This manual covers safe practices for
Compact Excavators. If the machine is equipped with
special attachments, read the manufacturer’s operator
and safety manuals pertaining to those attachments
before using them.
Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also protect the
people around you. Study this manual and the
manufacturer’s manuals for the specific machine. Make
them a working part of your safety program. Keep in
mind that this safety manual is written only for compact
excavators.
Contact the manufacturer of the equipment to answer
any questions about safe operation that remain after
studying the manufacturer’s manual(s) and this
safety manual.
Read And
Understand All
Safety Signs
Practice all other usual and customary safe
working precautions and remember:
SAFE OPERATION IS UP TO YOU!
YOU CAN PREVENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAUSED BY UNSAFE WORK PRACTICES!