Additional Safety Equipment; Crystalline Silica Exposure; Transporting The Machine; Lifting The Machine With A Crane - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Safety
• Oil from leaks can ignite on hot components.
Repair any damaged or leaking components
before using the machine.

Additional Safety Equipment

• Certain operations require use of additional
safety equipment. Install additional safety equip-
ment if conditions require. For example, when
using a hydraulic breaker, a polycarbonate front
window may be required.
• Never attempt to alter or modify the protective
structure, by drilling holes, welding or re-locat-
ing fasteners. Any serious impact or damage to
the system requires a complete integrity re-evalu-
ation, and the replacement of the system may be
necessary.
• Laminated glass or polycarbonate protection for
the front, side or rear windows may also be
required depending upon particular work condi-
tions.
• Contact your dealer for available safety guards if
there is any risk of objects striking the operator's
cab.

Crystalline Silica Exposure

Exposure to crystalline silica (found in sand, soil
and rocks) has been associated with silicosis, a
debilitating and often fatal lung disease. A Hazard
Review (Pub. No. 2002-129) by the U.S. National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) indicates a significant risk of chronic
silicosis for workers exposed to inhaled crystalline
silica over a working lifetime. NIOSH recommends
an exposure limit of 0.05 mg/m
average for up to a 10-hr workday during a 40-hr
work week. NIOSH also recommends substituting
less hazardous materials when feasible, using
respiratory protection and regular medical
examinations for exposed workers.
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Transporting the Machine

Obey federal, state and local over-the-road
regulations. Check restrictions regarding weight,
height, width and length of a load. The hauling
vehicle, trailer and load must all be in compliance
with applicable regulations. See "Loading and
Transporting the Machine on a Transport Vehicle"
on page 96.

Lifting the Machine with a Crane

Only lift the machine according to the following
guidelines:
• The crane and rigging equipment must have
sufficient capacity. See "Weights" on
page 35.
• Secure the machine against unintentional
movement. Use taglines as needed.
• Do not lift the machine with persons on or in
the machine.
• Any person guiding the crane operator must
be within sight or sound of the crane operator.
• Lift the machine only with the standard
bucket installed, with the bucket empty and
in the transport position.
• Persons must stay clear of, and not under, the
machine when it is lifted.
• Fasten the rigging equipment so the machine
is horizontal when it is lifted.
• Do not lift the machine by the cab. Attach the
rigging equipment only at the lift points iden-
tified by this symbol:
• Lift the machine according to "Lifting the
Machine using a Crane" on page 95.
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