Working Within Dangerous Areas - Volvo EC15E Operator's Manual

Operating techniques
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Working within dangerous areas

Working within dangerous areas
Observe great care at marked danger areas.
Do not operate too close to the edge of a quay,
ramp, ditch and so on.
Move slowly when working in confined spaces
and check that there is sufficient room for
machine and load.
When working under ground, special equipment,
for example certified engine is required within the
EU and in EES countries. Talk to your dealer.
When working in low light conditions, for example
buildings and tunnels, use head light.
Do not operate the machine when visibility is poor
such as a heavy fog, snow or rain.
When working in an area which is contaminated
or dangerous to one's health, the machine must
be especially equipped for this purpose. Talk to
your dealer. Check also local regulations before
entering the area.
High voltage overhead power line
DANGER
Risk of electrocution
Working near or making contact with overhead
power lines may lead to electrical flashover and
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electrocution.
Always keep the minimum clearance from
overhead power lines.
High voltage is lethal and the current sufficiently
strong to destroy both machine and attachments.
Your life is in danger if you come into contact with
or close to high voltage power lines. Always contact
the power company responsible before beginning
any work near high voltage power lines. Go through
the special instructions issued by the power
company for work/presence near the power lines.
Regard all power lines as if they were live even if
they are supposed to be without current. Working
when the machine or its load at any time is closer
than the minimum safety distance to a power line,
is taking a very serious risk.
Remember that the voltage of the power line
determines the safety distance. Electrical flash-
over may occur and damage machine and