Working In The Vicinity Of Overhead Power Lines; Working In The Vicinity Of Underground Power Lines; Initial Operation - Kubota K008-5 Operating Instructions Manual

Operation

Working in the vicinity of overhead power lines

Risk of death due to electric current!
When working in the vicinity of overhead power lines without a sufficient safe distance between them
STOP
and the machine, the electricity can jump onto the machine.
- Maintain a safe distance from overhead power lines.
When working with the machine 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.
The owner of the machine or the person responsible for the work must ensure local, regional and national regula-
tions are observed.
over 1 kV
over 110 kV
over 220 kV
If safe distances cannot be maintained, the power lines must be switched off in coordination with their owner or
provider and secured against turning on 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. The owner of the machine or the person
responsible for the work must ensure local, regional and national regulations are observed.
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 123).
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For a description of all operating features, refer to the "Operating the excavator" section (page 77) as well as
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the following sections.
If malfunctions are detected, please inform your KUBOTA dealer immediately.
W9215-8135-1
06/2021
Rated voltage
up to 1 kV
up to 110 kV
up to 220 kV
up to 380 kV or when rated voltage is unknown
Safe distance
1.0 m
3.0 m
4.0 m
5.0 m
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