Ditch Witch RT115 - Manual (Page 47)

RT115 Tier 3 - SAFETY 47
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
RT115 Tier 3 - SAFETY 47
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures
and check that all safety precautions have been taken.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position
or push remote engine stop button.
Electric Strike Description
When working near electric cables, remember the following:
• Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least
resistance.
• Pipes, hoses, and cables will conduct electricity back to all
equipment.
• Low voltage current can injure or kill. Almost one-third of
work-related electrocutions result from contact with less than
440 volts.
Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike
include:
• power outage
• smoke
• explosion
• popping noises
• arcing electricity
If any of these occur, assume an electric strike has occurred.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures
and check that all safety precautions have been taken.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position
or push remote engine stop button.
Electric Strike Description
When working near electric cables, remember the following:
• Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least
resistance.
• Pipes, hoses, and cables will conduct electricity back to all
equipment.
• Low voltage current can injure or kill. Almost one-third of
work-related electrocutions result from contact with less than
440 volts.
Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike
include:
• power outage
• smoke
• explosion
• popping noises
• arcing electricity
If any of these occur, assume an electric strike has occurred.