Machine Operation - Case 845B VHP Operator's Manual

Do not steer the steering wheel if any person is pre-
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sent next to the machine and the center articulation.
Check all controls in a clear area and make sure the
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machine is operating correctly.
A frequent cause of accidents with injuries or death
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is people falling from the machine and subsequent
trampling. DO NOT allow other persons to ride on
the machine. Other persons can fall or can cause
an accident. This is a one person machine with one
operator's seat.
Engine exhaust fumes can cause death. If you operate
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this machine in an enclosed area, make sure there is
ventilation to replace the exhaust fumes with fresh air.
Dust, fog, smoke, etc., can decrease your vision and
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cause an accident. Stop the machine or decrease the
speed until you can see everything around you in the
work area.
Contact with high voltage power lines, underground
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cables, etc., can cause serious injury or death from
electrocution. Make sure there is enough space be-
tween the machine and ohigh voltage power lines.
Before you drive or operate in an area with high volta-
ge lines, cables, or a power station, tell the power or
utility company what you are going to do. You MUST
HAVE THE POWER DISCONNECTED OR KEEP A
SAFE WORKING DISTANCE from the lines, cables,
or power station. Keep all parts of the machine at least
15 feet (5 m) away from the power source. You must
also know any federal, state / provincial, or local safe-
ty codes or regulations that apply to the job site.
If a part of the machine touches high voltage power:
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Warn other workers NOT TO TOUCH THE MA-
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CHINE and to stay away from the machine.
If you can break contact, reverse the operation that
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caused contact with the high voltage power, and
move the machine away from the danger area. If
you cannot break contact, stay in the machine until
the utility company de-energizes the line and tells
you that the power is off.
If you have extreme conditions, such as a fire, etc.,
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and you are forced to leave the machine, do not
step off the machine. Jump as far from the machi-
ne as possible with your feet together and do not
touch the ground with your hands.
Then, hop away with your feet together until you
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are a safe distance from the machine and the elec-
trical current. Do not take large steps. Because of
the voltage differential across the ground, one foot
can be in a higher voltage area than the other foot.
This difference can kill you.
CHAPTER 2 – SAFETY / DECALS / HAND SIGNALS

MACHINE OPERATION

Digging through underground cables, pipes, lines,
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etc., can cause injury or death. Learn the location of
all underground hazards before you operate your ma-
chine in any area.
If this machine roll over, you may hurt yourself or die.
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You must make a judgment if weather, road, or earth
conditions will permit safe operation on a hill, ramp, or
rough ground.
Stay away from hazardous areas such as ditches,
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overhangs, etc. Walk around the work area before you
start and look for hazards.
Be alert and always know the location of all workers
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in your area. Keep all other persons completely away
from your machine. Injury or death can result if you do
not follow these instructions.
When working in areas where traffic is heavy always
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have a person direct the traffic and direct other per-
sons for you. Have guard rails, warning signs, etc., as
required for your job.
Stop operating the machine if a malfunction occurs.
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Watch the indicator and warning lamps in the machi-
ne. Listen and smell for things that are not normal on
your machine.
Drive around large objects such as large rocks or trees.
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Operate the machine within the specified capacities
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and limits. See Specifications section of this manual.
Operate the machine controls from the operators
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seat only.
DO NOT operate this machine if under alcohol or drug
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effect.
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