Safety
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Parking the Machine
• When shutting down the machine for the day,
plan ahead so the machine will be on a firm, level
surface away from traffic and away from high-
walls, cliff edges and any area of potential water
accumulation or runoff. Lower the attachment
and lift arm to the ground. There should be no
possibility of unintended or accidental machine
movement.
• If the machine must be parked on a slope, park
across the slope and chock the tracks to prevent
movement.
• To avoid collisions when parking on streets, use
barriers, caution signs, lights, etc., so that the
machine can be easily seen at night.
• After the machine has been parked properly, shut
down the machine according to the “Mandatory
Safety Shutdown Procedure” on page 20.
Electrical Energy
• Stay away from high-voltage lines. Electrocution
can result from contact or proximity to high-volt-
age electric lines. The machine does not have to
make physical contact with power lines for cur-
rent to be transmitted. Use a spotter and hand sig-
nals to keep away from power lines not clearly
visible to the operator.
• If the machine comes into contact with a live
wire:
– Do not leave the machine.
– If possible, drive the machine out of the dan-
ger area.
– Warn others not to approach or touch the
machine.
– Have the live wire de-energized.
– Do not leave the machine until the wire has
been safely de-energized.
• Depending upon the voltage in the power line
and atmospheric conditions, strong electric
shocks can occur if the bucket is closer than 3 m
(10 ft.) from the power line. Higher voltages and
rainy weather can further increase the safe oper-
ating distance.
• Work on the machine’s electrical system must be
performed only by trained technicians.
• Inspect and check the machine’s electrical equip-
ment at regular intervals. Problems found, such
as loose connections or scorched cables, much be
repaired before using the machine.
• Only use proper, original equipment fuses/circuit
breakers with the specified current rating. Turn
off the machine immediately if there is any indi-
cation of a problem with the electrical system.
Maintenance and Service Safety
Practices
• Only trained and authorized personnel, with a
full awareness of safe procedures, should be
allowed to operate or perform maintenance or
service on the machine.
• Use solid support blocking. Never rely on jacks
or other inadequate supports when maintenance
work is being done. Never work under any equip-
ment supported only by jacks.
• Do not use the lift or tilt hydraulics to lift or sup-
port the machine for maintenance or service.
• Always secure the ROPS/FOPS to the chassis
with anchor bolts and washers before driving or
using the machine.
• Always close the cab door before tilting the
ROPS/FOPS.
• Stay clear from underneath the ROPS/FOPS as it
is tilted.
• Always secure the ROPS/FOPS in the tilted posi-
tion with the tilt support. Never allow anyone
under the ROPS/FOPS if the securing pin is not
in place.
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