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Injury from Work Equipment
Do not enter or put your hand, arm or any other part of your body
between movable parts, such as between the work equipment
and cylinders, or between the machine and work equipment.
If the control levers are operated, the clearance between the
machine and the work equipment will change and this may lead
to serious damage or personal injury.
If going between movable parts is necessary, always position
and secure the work equipment so it cannot move.
Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Kit
As a precaution if any injury or fire should occur, always do the
following.
•
Be sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and
read the labels to ensure that you know how to use them. It
is recommended that an appropriately sized (2.27 kg [5 lb]
or larger) multipurpose "A/B/C" fire extinguisher be
mounted in the cabin. Check and service the fire
extinguisher at regular intervals and make sure that all
work site crew members are adequately trained in its use.
•
Provide a first aid kit in the storage compartment and keep
another at the work site. Check the kit periodically and
make any additions if necessary.
•
Know what to do in case of injury from fire.
•
Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance service,
hospital and fire department near your telephone.
If the machine catches fire, it may lead to serious personal injury
or death. If a fire occurs during operation, escape from the
machine as follows:
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Turn the starter switch to "O" (OFF) position and stop
engine.
•
If there is time, use the fire extinguisher to put out as much
of the fire as possible.
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Use the handrails and steps to escape from the machine.
The above is the basic method for escaping from the machine,
but changing the method may be necessary according to the
conditions, so carry out practice drills at the work site.
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