Rules For Digging - Volvo EC15E Operator's Manual

Operating techniques

Rules for digging

Rules for digging
WARNING
Risk of serious injury.
More than one person in the cab while operating
could cause accidents and serious injury.
Only the operator, seated in the operator's seat,
may be in the cab when operating. All other persons
must keep at a safe distance from the machine.
First read the safety rules, see page
Always prepare work by carefully studying
drawings and regulations that apply to the site.
Also study the ground conditions and what the
risk areas on the site look like. Turn off gas,
electricity and water supplies, if this is necessary.
Mark the position of cables and pipes.
Fence off the area around the machine, if there is
a risk that people may get too close.
Look after your workmates! Make sure that they
take care. No persons, apart from the operator,
may, unnecessarily, be present within the
working area of the machine. Teach them to be
on their guard against collapsing banks and
rolling stones and to be prepared to dash for
safety. Changes in stress in a bank immediately
prior to a landslip are indicated by small streams
of loose material just where the cracks are
forming.
If the machine is provided with optional
equipment, which is operated with the control
levers, the operator must assure him or her self
of that the anticipated movements are obtained
when actuating control levers. An unexpected
movement may entail risk of an accident.
NOTICE
With certain attachment combinations there is a risk
that the attachment may strike the cab. Avoid
damage by being careful when working close to the
machine.
Never swing the bucket or load above people.
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