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SAFETY
WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND
Avoid traveling or operating your machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches. The
ground may be weak in such areas. If the ground should collapse under the weight or vibration of the machine,
there is a hazard that the machine may fall or tip over. Remember that the soil after heavy rain or blasting or
after earthquakes is weak in these areas.
When working on embankments or near excavated ditches, there is a hazard that the weight and vibration of
the machine will cause the soil to collapse. Before starting operations, take steps to ensure that the ground is
safe and to prevent the machine from rolling over or falling.
DO NOT GO CLOSE TO HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES
Do not travel or operate the machine near electric cables. There is a hazard of electric shock, which may cause
serious injury or property damage. On jobsites where the machine may go close to electric cables, always do as
follows.
Before starting work near electric cables, inform the local power company of the work to be performed, and
ask them to take the necessary action.
Even going close to high-voltage cables can cause electric
shock, which may cause serious burns or even death.
Always maintain a safe distance (see the table onthe right)
between the machine and the electric cable. Check with
the local power company about safe operating procedure
before starting operations.
To prepare for any possible emergencies, wear rubber
shoes and gloves. Lay a rubber sheet on top of the seat,
and be careful not to touch the chassis with any exposed
part of your body.
Use a signalman to give warning if the machine
approaches too close to the electric cables.
When carrying out operations near high voltage cables, do
not let anyone come close to the machine.
If the machine should come too close or touch the electric
cable, to prevent electric shock, the operator should not
leave the operator's compartment until it has been con-
firmed that the electricity has been shut off. Also, do not let
anyone come close to the machine.
ENSURE GOOD VISIBILITY
Check for any persons or obstacles in the area around the machine and check the conditions of the jobsite to
ensure that operations and travel can be carried out safely. Always do as follows.
Position a signalman if there are areas at the rear of the machine where the visibility is not good.
When working in dark places, turn on the working lamp and front lamps installed to the machine, and set
up additional lighting in the work area if necessary.
Stop operations if the visibility is poor, such as in mist, snow, rain, or dust.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Voltage
100V 200V
Low
voltage
6,600V
22,000V
66,000V
154,000V
Very high
voltage
187,000V
275,000V
500,000V
Min. safety
distance
2m
2m
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
11m
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