Use and Care Manual

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Avoiding the Danger Zone
Description
A “danger zone” is an area near a machine where a person can be seriously injured if
struck by, or caught between, moving parts of the machine.
On this machine, the danger zone specifically refers to the area near the articulated joint
between the front and rear frames (a). The danger zone is identified with safety labels (b)
on both sides of the front frame.
Avoiding injury
Obey the instructions below to avoid injury within the danger zone.
 Make sure that the safety labels are present and clearly visible on both sides of the
articulated joint.
 Before operating the machine, instruct all personnel in the vicinity to stay away from
the machine while it is being operated.
 While operating the machine, remain aware of people moving in the work area. Be
ready to react to these movements if necessary.
 Lock the articulated joint before servicing the machine. See topic Locking and
Unlocking the Articulated Joint.