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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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DB 260 REV. 00 01/07/2015

- If you need to work on icy or snow-covered surfaces, reduce the speed and avoid making sudden movements,

as the vehicle is much more sensitive and can easily slip sideways.

- When a lot of snow has fallen, pay the utmost attention as it is diffi cult to see the edges of the road.

- Working in proximity of electrical lines can be extremely dangerous and it is therefore essential that you take

the necessary precautions to eliminate the potential risks.

- Any job where parts of the vehicle are raised to a height that may reach the minimum safety distance laid

down in the national safety regulations is considered working in proximity of electrical lines.

- Do not work at a distance of less than 5 metres from overhead electrical lines, unless having notifi ed the

electricity board and having provided for adequate protection to prevent accidental contact or coming
dangerously close to the line conductors.

- In order to work without any risk, keep as far away as possible from the electrical line and never violate the

minimum safety distance. Even only passing near high-voltage cables may cause electric shock and hence
burns or even death.

- Be prepared for any possible emergency situation and wear rubber shoes and gloves. Place a rubber mat on

the driver’s seat and be careful not to touch any part of the chassis with uncovered parts of your body. Ask
someone to warn you if the vehicle comes too close to electrical cables.

- During operations near high-voltage cables, do not allow anyone to approach the vehicle.

- Should you make contact with an electrical line, absolutely do not leave the vehicle touching the live metal

structures but wait until you have received confi rmation that the power has been cut. In addition, do not allow
anyone to approach the vehicle.

- Moving or working on steep slopes, hills, river or lake embankments can be dangerous. Always drive up and

down slopes at low speed and pay attention. Obstacles or changes in the gradient may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and consequently it might overturn.

- Before starting work, check the working area for any signs of holes, landslips, gravel or tilled soil that could

affect the working conditions and the stability of the vehicle.

- Always move in a straight line when going up or down a slope.

- Do not turn around on slopes or move across them.

- Never move sharply sideways, or even worse, with the vehicle axis turned 90º with respect to the direction

of the slope.

WARNING: Do not work on slopes with a gradient over the limit as this may cause the vehicle to

overturn.

- Do not drive downhill with the gear in neutral or excessively using the brakes. Select and engage the most

suitable gear that will allow maintaining the speed necessary to prevent losing control of the vehicle.

- If you need to drive down very steep slopes do not overrun the engine; select the most suitable gear before

setting off downhill.

- NEVER

park or leave the vehicle unattended on a slope.

- Drive slowly over grass, fallen leaves or wet steel sheet.

- If the fuel reserve warning light comes on while you are working on a slope, immediately refuel; given that the

vehicle is inclined, the engine may take in air and stall unexpectedly, posing a grave danger to yourself and
to anyone standing downstream of the vehicle.

- The limit gradient must be assessed based on the type of ground, the load, the vehicle conditions and speed

and visibility.

- Driving on public roads: for gradients of more than 5% use the lowest gear.

3.1.23 WORKING ON SLOPES

3.1.24 DRIVING ON ICY OR SNOW-COVERED SURFACES

3.1.25 ELECTRICAL LINES