SAFETY CX Hammer with PLC
Section 1-2 JANUARY/2020 (OM410004)
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS
Only trained and authorized personnel
should be allowed to operate this machine.
In addition, all personnel at the worksite
(gang) should be aware of the safety
concerns and their individual
responsibilities prior to working this
machine.
1. Handle fuel safely. It is highly
flammable and prolonged
breathing of fumes may cause
bodily harm.
2. Prepare for emergencies. Keep a
first aid kit and fire extinguisher
handy.
3. Protect against flying pieces of
metal and debris by wearing safety
glasses or goggles.
4. Wear good-fitting pants and shirt,
no baggy or loose clothing.
5. Protect your head and eyes from
flying debris by wearing a hard hat
and safety goggles/glasses.
6. Wear leather gloves to protect your
hands from vibration or flying metal
particles.
7. Use safety-toed work boots.
SAFETY PRIOR TO WORKING
All personnel at the worksite (gang) should
be aware of the safety concerns and their
individual responsibilities prior to working
this machine:
•Review the operating instructions if
you are unsure of anything.
•Use the “pre-operational checklist”
to check the machine for obvious
faults. Repair or replace as
necessary PRIOR to operating the
machine.
•Before climbing onto the machine,
make certain the area around and
under the machine is clear of
obstructions and personnel.
•Use care when climbing onto the
machine. Always use the steps
and handrails provided. (If an area
does not have tread grips,
walkways, or other methods to
access the area, then DO NOT
attempt to access that area.)
•Make seat and control adjustments
PRIOR to starting the machine.
ALWAYS wear a seatbelt.
•Know the weather forecast and
plan your work speeds accordingly.
•There are guards on this machine.
These are to be removed ONLY
when service or maintenance is
being performed on that area of
the machine. Make certain they
have been re-installed PRIOR to
starting the machine.
•Check and service the fire
extinguisher (if so provided) at
regular intervals. Make certain all
personnel are trained in its use.
Note - Non-use of fire extinguisher
still requires that it be recharged at
the interval stated on its last
inspection notice.
•Keep the stairs, cab entry platform
and cab interior free and clear of
ice, tools and personal items. Use
the accessories provided on the
machine (tool box, cup holder, coat
hook, etc.) to properly store your
gear.
•Never climb onto the machine
while it is in motion.
•There are lockups on this machine
that are used for both work and
travel. These should be kept clear
and free of debris, grease, etc.
See Lockup section for
instructions on their use.
•Inspect safety decals and replace
when they become unreadable or
are damaged. (See “Safety
Decals”at the end of this Safety
section).
