jcb JS 200 Series, Operator'S Manual

Introduction

Safety Check List

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DANGER

Sparks

Explosions and fire can be caused by sparks from the 
exhaust or the electrical system. Do not use the 
machine in closed areas where there is flammable 
material, vapour or dust.

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WARNING

Hazardous Atmospheres

This machine is designed for use in normal out door 
atmospheric conditions. It should not be used in an 
enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Do not 
use the machine in a potentially explosive 
atmosphere, i.e. combustible vapours, gas or dust, 
without first consulting your JCB Distributor.

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CAUTION

Regulations

Obey all laws, work site and local regulations which 
affect you and your machine.

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WARNING

Practise

You or others can be killed or seriously injured if you 
do unfamiliar operations without first practising them. 
Practise away from the work site on a clear area. Keep 
other people away. Do not perform new operations 
until you are sure you can do them safely.

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WARNING

Airborne particles of light combustible material such 
as straw, grass, wood shavings, etc. must not be 
allowed to accumulate within the engine compartment 
or in the propshaft guards (when fitted). Inspect these 
areas frequently and clean at the beginning of each 
work shift or more often if required. Before opening 
the engine cover, ensure that the top is clear of debris.

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WARNING

Keep the machine controls clean and dry. Your hands 
and feet could slide off slippery controls. If that 
happens you could lose control of the machine.

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WARNING

Electrical Power Cables

You could be electrocuted or badly burned if you get 
the machine or its attachments too close to electrical 
power cables.

You are strongly advised to make sure that the safety 
arrangements on site comply with the local laws and 
regulations concerning work near electric power lines.

Before you start using the machine, check with your 
electricity supplier if there are any buried power 
cables on the site.

There is a minimum clearance required for working 
beneath overhead power cables. You must obtain 
details from your local electricity supplier.

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CAUTION

If you have an attachment which is not covered in the 
Operator Manual do not install it, use it or remove it 
until you have obtained, read and understood the 
pertinent information. Install attachments only on the 
machines for which they were designed.

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WARNING

Use only the JCB approved attachments that are 
specified for your machine. Operating with non-
specified attachments can overload the machine, 
causing possible damage and machine instability 
which could result in injury to yourself or others.

The use of non-approved attachments could invalidate 
your warranty.

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