Working In The Vicinity Of Overhead Power Lines; Working In The Vicinity Of Underground Power Lines; Initial Operation - Kubota KX015-4 Operating Instructions Manual

Operation

Working in the vicinity of overhead power lines

When working with the excavator in the vicinity of overhead power lines and tram lines, a minimum distance as
specified in the following table must be maintained between the excavator and its attachments and the power line.
over 1 kV
over 110 kV
over 220 kV
If safe distances can not be maintained, the power lines must be switched off in coordination with their owner or
provider and secured against making them live again.
When approaching overhead power lines, any possible movements of the excavator must be taken into consider-
ation.
Unevenness of the ground or sloping the excavator can reduce the safe distance.
Wind can cause the overhead power lines to sway, thus reducing the safe distance.
In case of a power cross-over, leave the danger zone with the excavator, if possible, by taking suitable measures.
If this is not possible, do not leave the operator's place, warn any approaching persons of the danger, and have
the power switched off.

Working in the vicinity of underground power lines

Before starting with excavation work, the owner of the excavator or the person responsible for the work must check
if there are any underground power lines in the proposed working area.
If there are underground power lines present, the position and routing of the power lines must be determined to-
gether with the owners or operators and the required safety measures must be determined.
If power lines are encountered or accidentally damaged, the operator must stop working immediately and inform
the responsible person.

Initial operation

Before initial operation, the excavator must first be checked visually for external transit damages and checked if
the shipped equipment is complete as ordered.
Check fluid levels as described in the "Maintenance" section (page 118).
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For a description of all operation features refer to the "Operating the excavator" section (page 61) as well as
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the following sections.
If defects are detected, please inform your dealer immediately.
Rated voltage [V]
up to 1 kV
up to 110 kV
up to 220 kV
up to 380 kV or when rated voltage is unknown
Safe distance [m]
1.0 m
3.0 m
4.0 m
5.0 m
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