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WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS
Work and Work Area Precautions
The following checks should be made prior to operation in the work area;
Inspect the work area prior to operations; check for and remove foreign bodies such
as large stones, metal items, wire, glass etc. which could damage the machinery or
be may be ejected by the equipment being used. Any immoveable object should be
visually marked or avoided.
Ensure the work zone is clear of animals and persons. Never manoeuvre the
machine into an area where you can no longer clearly see it working.
Only work machinery in materials and conditions that are within their designed
capability; attempting to work a machine for the wrong task, or beyond its capability,
is highly dangerous and risks damage to machine components.
Never drive the machine down a slope that is in excess of its track option capability.
Never operate the machine on slopes or terrain where there is a risk of overturn.