Applications With Load-Handling Devices; Parking The Machine; Electrical Energy - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Safety
• If unable to exit out the front of the cab, remove
the rear window by pulling the emergency rear
window release triangle until the window seal is
pulled out of the window frame, then push the
window out of the frame.
Applications with Load-Han-
dling Devices
• Specific procedures are required, when using
load-handling devices (e.g., slings, chains) for
transporting and placing loads. For example,
assistance from other people is needed when lift-
ing and lowering pipes, culverts or containers:
• The machine may only be used with load-
handling devices if the necessary safety
devices are in place and functional.
• The load must be secured to prevent it from
falling or slipping.
• Persons guiding the load must stay in visual
contact with the operator.
• The operator must guide the load to the
ground as soon as possible and avoid any
rotating or swinging movements.
• The machine may be moved with a raised
load only if the path of the machine is level.
• Persons attaching or securing loads may only
approach the machine from the side, after the
operator has given permission. The operator
may only give permission after the machine
and the attachment are stationary.
• Do NOT use any lifting attachments (slings,
chains) that are damaged or of inadequate
rated capacity.
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Parking the Machine

• When shutting down the machine for the day,
plan ahead so the machine will be on a firm, level
surface away from traffic and away from high-
walls, cliff edges and any area of potential water
accumulation or runoff. Lower the attachment
and lift arm to the ground. There should be no
possibility of unintended or accidental machine
movement.
• If the machine must be parked on a slope, park
across the slope and chock the tracks to prevent
movement.
• To avoid collisions when parking on streets, use
barriers, caution signs, lights, etc., so that the
machine can be easily seen at night.
• After the machine has been parked properly, shut
down the machine according to the "Mandatory
Safety Shutdown Procedure" on page 16.

Electrical Energy

• Stay away from high-voltage lines. Electrocution
can result from contact or proximity to high-volt-
age electric lines. The machine does not have to
make physical contact with power lines for cur-
rent to be transmitted. Use a spotter and hand sig-
nals to keep away from power lines not clearly
visible to the operator.
• If the machine comes into contact with a live
wire:
– Do not leave the machine.
– If possible, drive the machine out of the dan-
ger area.
– Warn others not to approach or touch the
machine.
– Have the live wire de-energized.
– Do not leave the machine until the wire has
been safely de-energized.
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