Safety Instructions - Bell B35E 6X6 ADT Operator's Manual

Safety Instructions

Read and understand all of the operator related chapters
in this manual before performing any of the following
procedures and obey all Warnings and Cautions con-
tained in the sections.
Refer to the detailed procedures in the relevant
chapter.
The build-up of combustible material on and around high
heat areas must be removed on a regular basis and the
machine cleaned to prevent build-up and ignition of ma-
terial. Critical areas are the areas around the exhaust, tur-
bo charger, between the cab and the transmission
cooler/exhaust silencer and the area on top of the hori-
zontal heat shield leading into the silencer heat shield.
It may be required from time to time, for the heat
shields to be removed by service personnel to clean
these areas properly.
Before operating the machine the following safety
instructions must be observed:
• Read and fully understand this manual, before
you start operating the machine, it is important to
learn and understand the information in the safety
chapter of this manual.
• Never operate the machine while under the influ-
ence of alcohol, medication or any other drugs.
• Wear the required protective clothing for safe ma-
chine operation.
• When mounting or dismounting the machine al-
ways face the machine and use the hand rails
and steps provided. Never jump off the machine.
The operator must know the rules and safety as-
pects of the site. The operator must study the fol-
lowing rules and become aware of how to avoid
serious injury and/or machine damage.
• It is the operator's duty to report all damage and
wear which may endanger the operator or cause
damage to the machine.
• Check daily for build-up of combustible material
on and around high heat areas and remove such
material immediately.
• Only trained personnel may operate the machine.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Check that a DO NOT OPERATE tag is not at-
tached to the steering wheel. If the tag is at-
tached, do not operate the machine.
• Complete the Walk Round Check (refer to next
instruction). If any defects are found, do not oper-
ate the machine. Attach the DO NOT OPERATE
tag to the steering wheel and remove the ma-
chine key.
• Report all defects and problems encountered
during the Walk Round Check to the service
personnel.
On Site Safety
• Always check health and safety rules and restric-
tions before operating an ADT on site.
• Always check height, width and weight restric-
tions before operating on site.
• Check that the mirrors and camera are correctly
positioned and clean for the best visibility. Check
any blind spots, especially the crush area, before
driving off.
• Adapt the machine speed to road conditions, load
and visibility. Make sure you operate within the
site speed limits.
• Find out what routes/roads you can and cannot
use.
• To avoid the likelihood of turnover keep the ADT
cab and body in a straight line, wherever possi-
ble, when tipping. Ensure the body is as horizon-
tal as possible, if not adjust the position of the
machine.
• Obey all site rules, ie, distance from edge, obey
banksman, etc.
• Avoid steering hard stops (Full Lock) whenever
possible.
• Do not drive machine with the bin in the UP/TIP
position.
• Do not crowd machines working at the tipping site
especially if several ADTs are tipping, hold back
until safe and clear. Always keep a safe working
distance from other machines especially on the
haul road never "tailgate" (keep a distance of 5
metres) even when queuing or waiting to be
loaded.
• Always give way to loaded vehicle.
• Never obstruct ramps.
• Never attempt to go under the bucket of a loader,
observe the loading in a safe place.
OPERATION