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1.2
PRE-START SAFETY
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read, understand and follow the safety messages and instructions in this manual. If these safety messages are not
followed, serious injury or death could occur.
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OPERATION RULES
ALWAYS OBSERVE BASIC SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
All operators are required to receive training before operating this machine.
If a license or other special qualification is required to operate a hydraulic excavator in the country where this
machine will be operated, all operators of this machine must meet those requirements and have a valid (not
expired) license or qualification.
• Follow all safety precautions and procedures described in this manual while operating, inspecting and
maintaining this machine.
• Never operate this machine if you are under the influence of drugs (including those which may make you
drowsy) or alcohol. If you are not alert, do not operate the machine.
• To prevent accidents, confirm all working procedures before starting work. If a signal person is needed, Always
agree on the hand signals and designate a signal person before starting work.
All personnel must know and understand all the signals. The operator shall respond to signals only from the
appointed signal person, but shall obey a stop signal from anyone at any time. The signal person must stand in a
clearly visible location when giving the signals.
ENSURE WORKSITE SAFETY
Understand your task and the potential hazards:
• Before operation, conduct a risk assessment with the site manager and confirm that all necessary safety
precautions have been taken for the task. Always ask the site manager if there are any additional safety
precautions or regulations for the task.
Know your working area:
• Visually survey the area around the working site before operating the machine.
Look for mud or other soft ground that could cause the machine to become stuck or unstable when operating the
machine. The ground near cliffs, trenches and road shoulders may be too soft to operate the machine. Be aware
that rain, blasting activities, earthquakes, or other events may cause the ground be soft. Use signs to identify soft
shoulders and soft ground. If needed, use a signal person.
• Choose operating locations where landslide will not occur or where falling rocks or building debris will not land
on the machine.
• Set up barricades to prevent unauthorized personnel and/or machines from entering the working site.
• If working near a road, use a signal person and signs to alert vehicles and pedestrians of potential hazards and
falling objects.
KEEP AWAY OTHER PEOPLE FROM THE MACHINE AND ATTACHMENT / EQUIPMENT DURING
OPERATION
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Never allow anyone to stand on the machine, including the attachment /equipment and the upper structure,
when operating.
• Never allow anyone to stand or to ride on a suspended load or the attachment/equipment.
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