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1.5SAFETY PRECAUTION OF OPERATION
1.5.1 SITE SAFETY
Before starting the engine, carefully check whether there is any abnormal condition
around the engine that leads to dangerous situation.
Check the site landform and ground condition; decide the best and safest operation
method.
Shovel and level the ground into a solid and plane state before the machine is in operation,
in case of heavy dust at site, spray water before operating.
In case of operating at a street, there shall be a special person to direct traffic, or set a
fence or put up a sign of “no entry” around the site.
For the place with buried facilities, such as water pipe, gas pipe, telephone line or high
voltage line, please contact the responsible company to determine the location of buried
facilities, and note that do not damage these facilities during construction.
First, check ground conditions, water depth and flow rate when operating on water or
sandy embankment. Do not exceed the allowable water depth.
Any objects around boom are potentially dangerous, or make the driver unprepared that
may cause accidents. When operating in bridge, cable lines, or there are scaffoldings or
other barrier accessories, need the special commander.
Insurance coverage, work permit or certificate, minimum standard of protection of
obstacles around working environment or working time may be in the charge of the
entities authorized by the government. Please follow local required regulations, guidelines,
standards or equipment limitation conditions and relevant provisions of implementation of
specified work. If you want to know whether your machine and site circumstance is
compliance with environmental laws and regulations, please consult the local authorities
or relevant departments.
Do not drive or run the machine on the soft road, otherwise, the machine may be difficult
to leave.
Avoid operating on the cliff edge, suspended material or deep pit, if the ground collapsed,
the machine crashed or upset, which may cause serious casualties. Especially after
raining, do blasting operations or after earthquake, the soil is very soft and sloppy and
prone to cause danger.
Soil piled on the ground or on the side of ditch is very soft and sloppy; the vibration of the machine may
collapse the soil, causing upset accidents.
Please install head protection devices for operation on dangerous areas where there are
falling stones.
