When ramps must be used in transporting loads with the machine, the following are the minimum widths for safe travel:
Safety Hand Signals
Compacted dirt, gravel, etc. Woodboard, concrete, etc.
12 ft. (3.6 m) 10 ft. (3.0 m)
Permanent aisles, roadways and passageways, floors and ramps must be clearly defined or marked. Permanent or temporary protrusion of loads, equipment, material and construction facilities into the usual operating area must be guarded, clearly and distinctively marked, or clearly visible. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, platforms and other similar working surfaces. Controlled lighting of adequate intensity should be provided in operating areas. Where operating conditions indicate, the operator/user is responsible for having the machine equipped with lights. Provisions must be made to prevent trucks, semi-trailers and railroad cars from being moved during loading and unloading. Wheel stops, parking brakes, or other positive holding means must be used to prevent movement during loading and unloading. DO NOT move railroad cars and trailers with the Telescopic Handler. DO NOT use the boom and attachment for leverage to push the machine out of mud. IMPORTANT: DO NOT lower boom at high engine speed when attachment tool is at maximum rearward tilt, because damage to slave cylinders may result.
GENERAL LOAD HANDLING NEVER attempt to work controls except from the operator’s seat. NEVER jerk or use fast movements. Avoid sudden stops, starts and changes in direction. Operation of the hydraulic system depends on engine speed and the distance the controls are moved. When operating these controls it is important to develop a technique called “feathering.” Feathering the control means starting the desired motion by moving the control a small amount away from neutral. Then after movement has started, the control can be eased to full movement. Use the same feathering technique to stop the motion.
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