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LW190.B
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SAFETY RULES
GENERALITIES
Read this Manual carefully before starting, operating,
maintaining, fuelling or servicing the machine.
Read and comply with all safety precautions before any
intervention.
Do not allow unauthorised personnel to operate or service
this machine.
Do not wear rings, wrist watches, jewellery, loose or
hanging garments, such as ties, torn clothing, scarves,
unbuttoned or unzipped jackets that can get caught in
moving parts. Wear certified safety clothes such as: hard
hat, no-slip footwear, heavy gloves, ear protection, safety
glasses, reflector vests, respirators. Ask your employer
about specific safety equipment requirements.
Keep the operator's compartment, step plates, grab-rails
and handles clean and clear of foreign objects, oil, grease,
mud or snow to minimize the danger of slipping or stum-
bling. Remove mud or grease from your shoes before
attempting to mount or operate the machine.
Do not jump on or off the machine. Always keep both hands
and one foot, or both feet and one hand in contact with
steps and grab rails.
Do not use controls or hoses as hand holds when climbing
on or off the machine. Hoses and controls are movable
parts and do not provide solid support. Besides, controls
may be inadvertently moved and cause unexpected
movement of the machine or its attachments.
Never operate the machine or its attachments from any
position other than sitting in the driver's seat.
Keep head, body, limbs, hands and feet inside the opera-
tor's compartment at all times to reduce exposure to
external hazards .
Be careful of possible slippery conditions of the steps and
hand rails as well as of the ground around the machine.
Do not leave the machine until it is has come to a complete
stop.
Check the seat safety belt at least twice per year and
replace it if it shows
signs of wear, fraying or other
weakness that could lead to failure.
STARTING
NEVER START OR OPERATE A FAILED MACHINE. Be-
fore operating the machine, always ensure that any unsafe
condition has been satisfactorily corrected.
Check brakes, steering and attachment controls before
moving off. Report any malfuctioning part or system to the
maintenance managers for proper action.
Ensure all protective guards and panels as well as all
safety devices provided are in place and in good operating
condition.
Ensure that nobody is in the machine operating range
before moving off or operating the attachment. WALK
COMPLETELY AROUND the machine before mounting.
Sound the horn.
Before starting machine, check, adjust and lock the driv-
er's seat for maximum comfort and control of the machine.
Fasten your seat belts(when fitted).
Obey all flag signals and signs.
Due to the presence of flammable fluids on the machine,
never check or fill fuel tanks or accumulator batteries near
fires, open flames, or sparks.
REMEMBER THAT SPECIAL STARTING FLUIDS ARE
FLAMMABLE. Scrupolously follow recommendations
printed on the containers and in this Manual.
DO NOT PUNCTURE OR BURN CONTAINERS.
Containers must be stored in fresh, well ventilated places
and out of the reach of unauthorised persons. Strictly
follow the instructions provided by the Manufacturer.
Never use these products near fires, open flames, or
sparks.
OPERATING
Check wheel and rim retainers before each working shift.
If necessary, tighten to the torque specified.
Do not run the engine of this machine in closed buildings
without proper ventilation capable to remove harmful
exhaust gases.
Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPS) are required on
wheel or crawler loaders, dozers, or graders. NEVER
OPERATE the machine if such protective structure is
removed.
Keep the operator's compartment free of foreign objects,
especially if not firmly secured. Never use the machine to
transport objects, unless proper securing points are pro-
vided.
DO NOT CARRY RIDERS ON THE MACHINE
Study and familiarize with escape routes alternate to
normal exit routes.
According to law provisions, seat belts must be fitted with
Roll Over Protection Structures or cabs. Keep safety belts
fastened during operation.
Foryourpersonal safety, do not climb on or off the machine
while it is in motion.
Make sure that bystanders are clear of the machine
operating range before starting the engine and operating
the attachment. Sound the horn. Obey all indications
provided by flags, signs and signals.
DO NOT COAST OR FREEWHEEL down hills. Engage the
most suitable gear speed to keep the machine under
control.
Carefully read personal and machine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (at the beginning of this manual)
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