Safety
LXG520R
Grapple
Safety
8
2.4 Safety Rules
CAUTION!
Hearing loss hazard. Prolonged
exposure to loud noise may cause
permanent hearing loss. Use suitable
protection while operating the
machine.
W016
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of
Wallenstein products. Unfortunately, efforts to provide safe
equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act.
For safety information that is specific to machine operation,
service, or maintenance, see the applicable section in this
manual.
•
It is the operator's responsibility to read,
understand, and follow ALL safety and
operating instructions in this manual.
•
If you do not understand any part of this
manual or require assistance, contact your
local dealer, the distributor, or Wallenstein
Equipment.
•
The operator of this grapple must be a responsible, properly
trained and physically-able person familiar with machinery
and trained in the operation of an excavator. Learn the
controls and how to stop the machine quickly in an
emergency before working with the grapple.
•
An employer has the responsibility to train employees how
to operate the equipment they are using. When someone
does not understand the basic operation of a piece of
equipment, they can create dangerous situations very
quickly. Operators must completely understand the safety
information in this manual and the safety decals on the
machine.
•
If the machine is loaned or rented, it is the owner's
responsibility to make sure that, before using the machine,
every operator:
-
Reads and understands this manual.
-
Is instructed in the safe and correct use of the machine
and related equipment.
-
Understands and knows how to set the machine to a
Safe Condition
. For instructions, see
•
Review safety related items annually with all personnel who
will be operating or performing maintenance.
•
Keep a first-aid kit available for use,
should the need arise, and know how to
use the contents.
•
Keep a fire extinguisher available for use,
should the need arise, and know how to
use it.
•
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during machine
operation. Alertness or coordination can be affected.
Consult your doctor about operating this machine while
taking prescription medications.
•
Stay a minimum 20 ft (6 m) away from power lines. Power
lines as well as the surrounding air space which insulates
the line can be hazardous. Electricity can arc or jump
through the insulating air space. The higher the voltage, the
more likely it is for an arc to occur.
•
Never swing a load if the operator's line of sight is
obstructed. Do not lift it higher than is necessary to provide
unobstructed vision for the equipment operator.
•
Wear the appropriate PPE when operating, servicing, or
maintaining the machine.
This includes, but is not limited to:
-
A hard hat.
-
Heavy gloves.
-
Hearing protection.
-
Protective shoes with steel toes and slip resistant soles.
-
Protective glasses, goggles, or a face shield.
•
Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing, loose or uncovered
long hair, jewelry, and loose personal articles. These can
get caught in moving parts and cause injury. Jewelry may
also ground a live electrical circuit causing injury and
machine damage.
•
Prolonged exposure to loud noise may
cause permanent hearing loss. Power
equipment with or without a vehicle
attached can often be noisy enough to
cause permanent, partial hearing loss.
•
Wear hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in
the operator's cab exceeds 80 dB. Noise over 85 dB on a
long-term basis can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over
90 dB adjacent to the operator over a long-term basis may
cause permanent, total hearing loss.
•
Keep bystanders at least 10 ft (3 m) from the stacking
zone. Mark the zone with safety cones.
•
Never allow anyone to ride on the machine.
•
Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
•
Before starting work, complete the tasks described in the
Pre-start Checklist on page 25
•
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
