Edition 2015-03-31
6
Iron Horse
safety equipment
There are a number of safety devices and guards
to prevent accidents with the Iron Horse. These
are described in the general description of Iron
Horse. See page 16.
The safety devices and guards also require
regular inspection and maintenance. These
measures and intervals are set out in the
”Maintenance” section. See pages 28
-34.
Fuel safety
Special safety regulations apply to the fuel
used for the Iron Horse. These
are documented in the section ”Fuel Handling” on
page 18.
Personnel
The following applies to the personnel using the
Iron Horse:
1. Must have read and understood the content of
this Operator's Manual
2. Must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medicines or suffer from tiredness.
3. Good lighting is required when driving outside
daylight hours.
4. Should not be a minor.
Risk Zone
The risk zone is evident from the picture to the
right.
No unauthorised persons may be present in the
risk zone.
Safety during use
The safety regulations that apply while using the
Iron Horse are documented in respective areas
under the section ”Use” on page 2
4-27.
The operator should observe the following safety
measures before and during use:
1. Check that all safety devices and guards are
fitted and undamaged.
2. Check that no fuel has been spilt on the outside
of the tank or on the ground.
3. Ensure that there are no people or animals
within the Iron Horse's risk zone.
4. Check all controls needed to drive the Iron
Horse.
5. Ensure that all devices needed to secure logs
and accessories on the Iron Horse are used in the
intended manner. See pages 24-26.
6. Check the route, so that no unnecessary
obstacles are in the way, and that you can
operate the Iron Horse in a safe manner.
10 m
10 m
10 m
10 m
FIG. 1
WARNING!
The IronHorse must never be
used if any of the safety devices
or guards are missing, damage
or do not work
WARNING!
The fuel used in the IronHorse
has the following hazardous
properties:
1. The fluid, its vapour, and its
exhaust fume
s
are
poisonous.
2. Can cause skin irritation.
3. Is highly inflammable
