Safety Rules When Operating - Volvo EC15E Operator's Manual

Operating instructions
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Safety rules when operating

Safety rules when operating
Follow the safety rules in the Operator's Manual
before performing any operation.
Operator obligations
WARNING
Risk of fatal accidents.
Unauthorised persons within the work area around
the machine could lead to serious crushing injury.
• Clear all unauthorised personnel from the working
area.
• Keep a lookout in all directions.
• Do not touch control levers or switches during
start.
• Sound the horn before beginning operation.
The operator should operate the machine in such
a way that the risk of accidents is minimized for
both operator and persons present at the work
site.
The operator must be thoroughly familiar with
how to operate and maintain the machine and
should undergo adequate training on the
machine.
The operator must follow the Operator's Manual
rules and recommendations, but also pay
attention to any statutory and national regulations
or specific requirements or risks which apply at
the work site.
The operator must be thoroughly rested and must
never operate the machine when under the
influence of alcohol, medicine or other drugs.
The operator is responsible for any load while
working with the machine.
- There must be no risk of the load falling off while
operating.
- Refuse to take a load which is an obvious safety
risk.
- Respect the stated maximum load for the
machine. Pay attention to the effect of different
distances to the centre of gravity and the
influence of different attachments.