Ditch Witch RT115 - Manual (Page 49)

RT115 Tier 3 - SAFETY 49
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
RT115 Tier 3 - SAFETY 49
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
If a Gas Line is Damaged
If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following
actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the
situation.
• Immediately shut off engine(s), if this can be done safely and
quickly.
• Remove any ignition source(s), if this can be done safely and
quickly.
• Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should
leave the area.
• Leave jobsite as quickly as possible.
• Immediately call your local emergency phone number and
utility company.
• If jobsite is along street, stop traffic from driving near jobsite.
• Do not return to jobsite until given permission by emergency
personnel and utility company.
If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged
Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable.
Vision damage can occur.
If Machine Catches on Fire
Perform emergency shutdown procedure and then take the
following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on
the situation.
• Immediately move battery disconnect switch (if equipped) to
disconnect position.
• If fire is small and fire extinguisher is available, attempt to
extinguish fire.
• If fire cannot be extinguished, leave area as quickly as
possible and contact emergency personnel.
If a Gas Line is Damaged
If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following
actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the
situation.
• Immediately shut off engine(s), if this can be done safely and
quickly.
• Remove any ignition source(s), if this can be done safely and
quickly.
• Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should
leave the area.
• Leave jobsite as quickly as possible.
• Immediately call your local emergency phone number and
utility company.
• If jobsite is along street, stop traffic from driving near jobsite.
• Do not return to jobsite until given permission by emergency
personnel and utility company.
If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged
Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable.
Vision damage can occur.
If Machine Catches on Fire
Perform emergency shutdown procedure and then take the
following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on
the situation.
• Immediately move battery disconnect switch (if equipped) to
disconnect position.
• If fire is small and fire extinguisher is available, attempt to
extinguish fire.
• If fire cannot be extinguished, leave area as quickly as
possible and contact emergency personnel.