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What is the most important check to perform before starting the engine of a machine?
What is the most important check to perform before starting the engine of a machine?
- Ensure that clothing is not caught on the operating levers (correct)
- Inspect the condition of the cab
- Start the engine immediately
- Check the machine's fuel level
Why is it crucial to regularly inspect the machine's fuel level?
Why is it crucial to regularly inspect the machine's fuel level?
- To make the operation more complex
- To prevent unintentional machine movement
- To reduce fuel consumption (correct)
- To enhance machine performance
What is the primary role of an assistant or banksman in excavating and lifting operations?
What is the primary role of an assistant or banksman in excavating and lifting operations?
- To make the operation more complicated
- To assist and ensure safe operations (correct)
- To operate the excavator
- To increase fuel consumption
What can occur if the operator fails to check for clothing caught on the operating levers?
What can occur if the operator fails to check for clothing caught on the operating levers?
Why is it essential for the operator to inspect the machine's condition before starting the engine?
Why is it essential for the operator to inspect the machine's condition before starting the engine?
What is the hazardous area for a 360 excavator while working?
What is the hazardous area for a 360 excavator while working?
What is the primary responsibility of an operator when it comes to machine maintenance?
What is the primary responsibility of an operator when it comes to machine maintenance?
Which of the following can affect the fuel efficiency of a 360 excavator?
Which of the following can affect the fuel efficiency of a 360 excavator?
What is essential for safe lifting operations in a 360 excavator?
What is essential for safe lifting operations in a 360 excavator?
What is the primary benefit of using attachments with a 360 excavator?
What is the primary benefit of using attachments with a 360 excavator?
What is critical for ensuring the longevity of a 360 excavator's engine?
What is critical for ensuring the longevity of a 360 excavator's engine?
What is the primary advantage of using a 360 excavator with a wheeled undercarriage?
What is the primary advantage of using a 360 excavator with a wheeled undercarriage?
What is the recommended area of operation for an excavator?
What is the recommended area of operation for an excavator?
What is the primary responsibility of the excavator operator regarding assistants and others in the working area?
What is the primary responsibility of the excavator operator regarding assistants and others in the working area?
When is it safe to load a machine like a dump truck or forward tipping dumper?
When is it safe to load a machine like a dump truck or forward tipping dumper?
What is the potential risk of loading a machine when its driver is not in a safe place?
What is the potential risk of loading a machine when its driver is not in a safe place?
What is the recommended practice for the driver of a dump truck when being loaded by a 360 excavator?
What is the recommended practice for the driver of a dump truck when being loaded by a 360 excavator?
What is the purpose of ensuring the driver is in a safe place during loading operations?
What is the purpose of ensuring the driver is in a safe place during loading operations?
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Study Notes
360 Excavators
- 360 excavators are commonly used in the construction, demolition, piling, and extractives industry.
Primary Tool Used by Excavators
- The primary tool used by the majority of excavators is a bucket.
Attachments and Scope
- The scope of the 360 excavator is expanded by attachments such as grabs, breakers, and shears.
Types of 360 Excavators
- This factsheet covers both tracked and wheeled excavators.
Sectors Where 360 Excavators are Used
- 360 excavators are commonly used in demolition, construction, and mining, but not in aerospace.
Operator's Responsibility
- The operator is responsible for following the manufacturer's instructions and reporting any defects immediately during daily and periodic checks.
Pre-Start Checks
- Before starting the engine, the operator must ensure that clothing is not caught on the operating levers to prevent unintentional machine movement and potential injuries.
- Failure to do so may cause the machine to slew unintentionally when the engine is started, potentially causing injury.
Assistants and Banksman
- The role of assistants or banksman is to assist and ensure safe operations during excavating and lifting operations.
- The operator must ensure assistants and others are in a safe place and clear of the working area, which is within the operating radius over 360 degrees.
Loading Machines
- The operator should only load a machine like a dump truck or forward tipping dumper when the driver is in a safe place.
- Loading a machine when its driver is not in a safe place compromises the safety of the driver.
- The recommended practice for the driver of a dump truck when being loaded by a 360 excavator is to remain inside a protective cab.
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