| |
| Illustration 1 | g00037860 |
Use steps and handholds whenever you mount the machine. Use steps and handholds whenever you dismount the machine. Before you mount the machine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspect the step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs.
Face the machine whenever you mount the machine and whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain a three-point contact with the step and with handholds.
Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and with the handholds.
Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and two hands.
Some areas of the machine may not be accessible while maintaining three points of contact. To access these areas, use of a portable access system (ladder, stair assembly, man lift, or other portable access system) that is suitable and compliant to local regulations will be necessary.
Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do not try to mount the machine when you carry tools or supplies. Do not try to dismount the machine when you are carrying tools or supplies. Use a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform. Do not use any controls as handholds when you enter the operator compartment or when you exit the operator compartment.
Machine Access System Specifications
The machine access system has been designed to meet the intent of the technical requirements in "ISO 2867 Earth-moving Machinery – Access Systems". The access system provides for operator access to the operator station and to conduct the maintenance procedures described in Maintenance section.