Operation
Operating Safety
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Operating Safety
General
Care and Alertness
All the time you are working with or on the machine, take care and stay alert. Always be careful. Always be
alert for hazards.
Clothing
You can be injured if you do not wear the correct clothing. Loose clothing can get caught in the machinery.
Keep cuffs fastened. Do not wear a necktie or scarf. Keep long hair restrained. Remove rings, watches and
personal jewellery.
Lifting Equipment
You can be injured if you use incorrect or faulty lifting equipment. You must identify the weight of the item to
be lifted then choose lifting equipment that is strong enough and suitable for the job. Make sure that lifting
equipment is in good condition and complies with all local regulations.
Training
Make sure that you have had adequate training and that you are confident in your ability to operate the machine
safely before you use it. Practice using the machine and its attachments until you are completely familiar with
the controls and what they do. With a careful, well trained and experienced operator, your machine is a safe
and efficient machine. With an inexperienced or careless operator, it can be dangerous. Do not put your life,
or the lives of others, at risk by using the machine irresponsibly. Before you start to work, tell your colleagues
what you will be doing and where you will be working. On a busy site, use a signalman.
Before doing any job not covered in this manual, find out the correct procedure. Your local JCB distributor will
be glad to advise you.
Fuel
Fuel is flammable, keep naked flames away from the fuel system. Stop the engine immediately if a fuel leak is
suspected. Do not smoke while refuelling or working on the fuel system. Do not refuel with the engine running.
Completely wipe off any spilt fuel which could cause a fire. There could be a fire and injury if you do not follow
these precautions.
Communications
Bad communications can cause accidents. Keep people around you informed of what you will be doing. If you
will be working with other people, make sure any hand signals that may be used are understood by everybody.
Worksites can be noisy, do not rely on spoken commands.
Machine Condition
A defective machine can injure you or others. Do not operate a machine which is defective or has missing
parts. Make sure the maintenance procedures in this manual are completed before using the machine.
Machine Limits
Operating the machine beyond its design limits can damage the machine, it can also be dangerous. Do
not operate the machine outside its limits. Do not try to upgrade the machine performance with unapproved
modifications or additional equipment.
Exhaust Gases
Machine exhaust gases can harm and possibly kill you or bystanders if they are inhaled. Do not operate the
machine in closed spaces without making sure there is good ventilation. If possible, install an exhaust extractor.
If you begin to feel drowsy, stop the machine at once and get into fresh air.
Sparks
Explosions and fire can be caused by sparks from the exhaust or the electrical system. Do not use the machine
in closed areas where there is flammable material, vapour or dust.
Hazardous Atmospheres
This machine is designed for use in normal out door atmospheric conditions. It must not be used in an
enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Do not use the machine in a potentially explosive atmosphere, i.e.
combustible vapours, gas or dust, without first consulting your JCB dealer.
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