Gehl R135, Руководство оператора

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• Operator visibility is limited in certain areas; ROPS/FOPS posts, attachments, the lift
arm, items in the cab, etc., can obstruct the operator's view and could mask hazards or
people in the area around the machine. It is very important the operator is aware of
these masked visibility areas before operating the machine, especially on busy work-
sites.
To reduce the hazards posed by masked visibility areas:
• Use caution when raising or lowering attachments; masked visibility areas can
change dramatically when attachments and/or the lift arm is moved.
• Look around the machine before operating. Objects near the machine and close to
the ground can be difficult to see from the operator’s position.
• Always look in the direction of travel, including reverse. A back-up alarm is not a
substitute for looking behind you when operating the machine in reverse.
• Keep bystanders out of, and away from, the work area.
• Keep the lift arm as low as possible while traveling.
• Use a signal person if you cannot see the entire work area clearly, in high traffic areas,
and whenever the operator’s view is not clear.
• Stay alert for people moving through the work area. When loading a truck, the opera-
tor should always know where the driver is.
• Be aware of overhead obstacles. Any object near the lift arm could represent a poten-
tial hazard, or cause the operator to react suddenly and cause an accident. Use a spotter
or signal person when working near bridges, phone lines, worksite scaffolds, or other
obstructions.
• Check indicators and displays for normal conditions after starting the engine. Check
the operation of the controls. Listen for unusual sounds and remain alert for other
potentially hazardous conditions.
• Control the machine cautiously and gradually until fully familiar with all the controls
and handling.
• New operators must learn to operate the machine in an open area away from bystand-
ers. Practice with the controls until the machine can be operated safely and efficiently.
• Stop the engine and place the controls in the lock-out position before mounting attach-
ments. Check that attachments are securely fastened and locked — with the hitch lock-
ing pins passing all the way through the attachment — on the lift arm before working.
• Be aware that attachments affect the handling and balance of the machine. Adjust the
operation of the machine as necessary when using attachments.
• Do not overload the machine. See “Payloads/Capacities” on page 186 for the load lim-
its.
• Do not raise or drop a loaded bucket or attachment suddenly. Abrupt movements
under load can cause serious instability.
• Never activate the float function with the bucket or attachment loaded or raised,
because this will cause the lift arm to drop.
• Do not raise the restraint bar while traveling. Raising the restraint bar abruptly applies
the parking brake, which can cause the machine to tip forward.