Safety Instructions
Mini Excavator, Dumpers & Small Plant
1.
It is strongly recommended that operators be properly trained in the operation of
mini diggers.
2.
It is a requirement of the law that operators must be over 18rears of age.
3.
Wear protective clothing as necessary such as a hard hat dust mask and safety
footwear ear protection is required if the noise is above 80ba.
4.
Carry out services checks and adjustments at the start of each day
5.
Check that all persons and animals are clear of the work area at all times.
6.
Check that all guards and covers are secure before starting. Never operate the
excavator with missing guards or covers.
7.
Only start and operate the machine when sitting on the seat.
8.
Familiarise your self with the controls in an open space before starting work.
9.
Do not maximum engine speed until completely familiar with all controls.
10.
Do not carry passengers
11.
Before starting to excavate, check for the presence of electric cables and gas
pipes. Do not use the excavator to dig directly above these services use hand
tools.
12.
Do not use the excavator beneath over head cables unless there is adequate
clearance with the boom in its highest position
13.
If the trenches are to be excavated it is likely that they will need a support if they
are more than1.2 meters deep.
14.
Do not force the machine beyond its capacity as this can cause the machine to
become unstable.
15.
Extreme care should be taken when operating on or across any slope.
16.
Do not move forward over a trench. Always back and away from it.
17.
When loading another vehicle the driver of that vehicle should dismount and stand
clear.
18.
Do not work under a raised boom.
19.
Do not work under the excavator when it is jacked up on its boom or blade.
20.
Do not use the excavator as a crane
21.
Before stopping the engine and leaving the seat lower the bucket and blade to the
ground and put the safety lever in the on position.
22.
If the machine is fitted with tracks park on timbers in freezing weather to prevent
the tracks from freezing to the ground .
23.
Do not attempt repairs. Contact Solent Tool & Plant Hire if there is a problem.
Aliqua non cillum aute ut aliqua sit nostrud aliquip ea. Magna consequat eu ad aliqua pariatur dolore,
incididunt nulla mollit, anim ea dolor dolor in. Officia qui, enim culpa qui cupidatat id proident aliquip quis consequat lorem
commodo
© Solent Plant & Tool Hire Ltd
11 Ransome Close,
Titchfield, PO14 4JD
VAT No 824202468
Safety Instructions
Mini Excavator, Dumpers & Small Plant
1.
It is strongly recommended that operators be
properly trained in the operation of mini diggers.
2.
It is a requirement of the law that operators
must be over 18rears of age.
3.
Wear protective clothing as necessary such as
a hard hat dust mask and safety footwear ear
protection is required if the noise is above 80ba.
4.
Carry out services checks and adjustments at
the start of each day
5.
Check that all persons and animals are clear of
the work area at all times.
6.
Check that all guards and covers are secure
before starting. Never operate the excavator
with missing guards or covers.
7.
Only start and operate the machine when sitting
on the seat.
8.
Familiarise your self with the controls in an open
space before starting work.
9.
Do not maximum engine speed until completely
familiar with all controls.
10.
Do not carry passengers
11.
Before starting to excavate, check for the
presence of electric cables and gas pipes. Do
not use the excavator to dig directly above
these services use hand tools.
12.
Do not use the excavator beneath over head
cables unless there is adequate clearance with
the boom in its highest position
13.
If the trenches are to be excavated it is likely
that they will need a support if they are more
than1.2 meters deep.
14.
Do not force the machine beyond its capacity as
this can cause the machine to become
unstable.
15.
Extreme care should be taken when operating
on or across any slope.
16.
Do not move forward over a trench. Always
back and away from it.
17.
When loading another vehicle the driver of that
vehicle should dismount and stand clear.
18.
Do not work under a raised boom.
19.
Do not work under the excavator when it is
jacked up on its boom or blade.
20.
Do not use the excavator as a crane
21.
Before stopping the engine and leaving the seat
lower the bucket and blade to the ground and
put the safety lever in the on position.
22.
If the machine is fitted with tracks park on
timbers in freezing weather to prevent the tracks
from freezing to the ground .
23.
Do not attempt repairs. Contact Solent Tool &
Plant Hire if there is a problem.
© Solent Plant & Tool Hire Ltd
11 Ransome Close,
Titchfield, PO14 4JD
VAT No 824202468
