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Operation RD12A/12K
6.20 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
steering 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 steering 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 steering joint before servicing the machine. See topic
Locking and Unlocking the Articulated Steering Joint.
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