Gehl 383Z, Руководство оператора

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Printed in U.S.A. 2-5 918196/EP0913
Do not use the machine to lift or transport people.
Never carry riders. Do not allow others to ride on the
machine or attachments, because they could fall or
cause an accident.
Unless necessary for servicing the engine, the engine
hood must not be opened while the engine is running.
Engine exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and
fatalities. Ensure adequate ventilation before starting
the engine in an enclosed area.
Operators should also be aware of any open windows,
doors or ductwork into which exhaust gases may be
carried, exposing others to danger.
Do not overload the machine. See “Load Diagrams”,
starting on page 1-10, for load limits.
If the machine becomes damaged or malfunctions, stop
the machine immediately and lock and tag it. Repair
the damage or malfunction before using the machine.
Never jump off the machine. Always leave the machine
using the steps and hand-holds. Never get on or off a
moving machine.
Exposure to Crystalline Silica
Exposure to crystalline silica (found in sand, soil and
rocks) has been associated with silicosis, a debilitating
and often fatal lung disease. A Hazard Review (Pub.
No. 2002-129) by the U.S. National Institute for Occu-
pational Safety and Health (NIOSH) indicates that a
significant risk (at least 1 in 100) of chronic silicosis
for workers exposed to inhaled crystalline silica over a
working lifetime. NIOSH recommends an exposure
limit of 0.05 mg/m3 as a time-weighted average for up
to a 10-hr workday during a 40-hr workweek. NIOSH
also recommends substituting less hazardous materials
when feasible, using respiratory protection, and regular
medical examinations for exposed workers.
Parking the Machine
When shutting down the machine for the day, plan
ahead so that the excavator will be on a firm, level sur-
face away from traffic and away from high-walls, cliff
edges and any area of potential water accumulation or
runoff. If parking on an incline is unavoidable, block
the crawler tracks to prevent movement. Lower the
bucket and dozer blade to the ground. There should be
no possibility of unintended or accidental machine
movement.
After the machine has been parked properly, shut down
the machine according to the “Mandatory Safety Shut-
down Procedure” on page 2-2.
Travel Controls May Produce Reversed
Travel Operations
Before starting the machine, always check to see which
end of the track frame is under the operator’s cab. In
the normal travel configuration, travel motors are at the
rear of the machine, under the engine, and with the
dozer blade to the front.
If the operator rotates the swing frame 180º, travel
motors will be underneath the operator’s cab, and oper-
ating travel will be reversed.
Use caution in reverse travel and swing frame rotation.
Use a signal person in high traffic areas and whenever
the operator’s view is not clear, such as when traveling
in reverse.
Additional Travel Precautions
Swing frame control levers should not be operated
while traveling.
Do not change selected travel mode (FAST/SLOW)
while traveling.
Fold in work equipment so that the outer end of the
boom is as close to the machine as possible, and is as
low as possible (8”—12” [200 mm—300 mm]) to the
ground.
Never travel over obstacles or slopes that will cause the
machine to tilt severely. Travel around any slope or
obstacle that would cause a tilt greater than 10º.
Snow, Ice and Cold Temperature
Operation Precautions
In cold weather, avoid sudden travel movements and
stay away from even very slight slopes. The machine
can slide sideways on icy slopes.
Snow accumulation can hide potential hazards. Use
care while operating and while using the machine to
clear snow.