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machine is equipped with rollover protection, which can only protect the opera-
tor while in the operator's seat. Trying to escape from a tipping machine can
result in death or serious personal injury.
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The ROPS must be replaced if a overturn incident occurs. The protection
offered by the ROPS will be impaired if it has been damaged in an overturn
incident.
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Never operate the machine without a ROPS or FOPS installed.
Electrical Energy
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Stay away from high-voltage lines. Serious injury or death can result from con-
tact or proximity to high-voltage electric lines. The machine does not have to
make physical contact with power lines for current to be transmitted. Use a
spotter and hand signals to keep away from power lines not clearly visible to
the operator.
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Depending upon the voltage in the power line and atmospheric conditions,
strong current shocks can occur if the bucket is closer than 3 m (10 ft.) to the
power line. Very high voltage and rainy weather can further increase the safe
operating distance.
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If the machine comes into contact with a live wire:
- Do not leave the machine.
- If possible, drive the machine out of the danger 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.
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Work on the machine's electrical system must be performed only by licensed
technicians.
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Inspect and check the machine's electrical equipment at regular intervals.
- Problems found, such as loose connections or scorched cables, much be
repaired before using the machine.
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Only use proper, original equipment fuses/circuit breakers with the specified
current rating. Turn off the machine immediately if there is any indication of a
problem with the electrical system.
Service Safety Practices
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Only trained and authorized personnel, with a full awareness of safe proce-
dures, should be allowed to operate or perform maintenance or service on the
machine.
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Use warning tag/control lockout procedures during service. Alert others that
service or maintenance is being performed by tagging operator's controls - and
other machine areas if required - with a warning notice.
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Never attempt to bypass the key switch to start the engine.
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Always wear safety glasses with side shields when striking metal against
metal. In addition, it is recommended that a softer (chip-resistant) material be
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