jcb VM117 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
VM117 Tier 2, VM117 Tier 4i,
VM137 Tier 2, VM137 Tier 4i
EN - 9821/7350
ISSUE 1 - 11/2014
THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS STAY WITH THE MACHINE

OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
VM117 Tier 2, VM117 Tier 4i,
VM137 Tier 2, VM137 Tier 4i
EN - 9821/7350 - ISSUE 1 - 11/2014
This manual contains original instructions, verified by
the manufacturer (or their authorized representative).
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
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Foreword
The Operator's Manual
WARNING
You and others can be killed or seriously injured
if you operate or maintain the machine without
first studying the Operator's Manual. You must
understand and follow the instructions in the
Operator's Manual. If you do not understand
anything, ask your employer or JCB dealer to
explain it.
Do not operate the machine without an Operator's
Manual, or if there is anything on the machine you
do not understand.
Treat the Operator's Manual as part of the machine.
Keep it clean and in good condition. Replace the
Operator's Manual immediately if it is lost, damaged
or becomes unreadable.
Machine Delivery and Installation
Even if you have operated this type of equipment
before, it is very important that your new machines
operations and functions are explained to you by
a JCB Dealer Representative following delivery of
your new machine.
Following the installation you will know how to gain
maximum productivity and performance from your
new product.
Please contact your local JCB dealer if the
Installation Form (included in this manual) has not
yet been completed with you.
Your local JCB Dealer is
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Table of Contents
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Contents Page No.
Acronyms Glossary ........................................................................................................................................ vii
Introduction
About this Manual
Model and Serial Number ..................................................................................................................... 1
Using the Manual .................................................................................................................................. 1
Left-Hand Side, Right-Hand Side ......................................................................................................... 1
Cab/Canopy .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Cross References ................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety
Safety - Yours and Others .................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 3
General Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ............................................................................ 5
About the Product
Introduction
General .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Name and Address of the Manufacturer .............................................................................................. 7
Product Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 7
Description
General .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Intended Use ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Danger Zone ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Main Component Locations ................................................................................................................ 10
Product and Component Identification
Machine ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Engine ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Operator Protective Structure ............................................................................................................. 12
Safety Labels
General ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Safety Label Identification ................................................................................................................... 15
Operator Station
Component Locations ......................................................................................................................... 17
Console Switches
General ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Road Lights ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Direction Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 19
Hazard Warning Lights ....................................................................................................................... 19
Work Lights ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Horn .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Beacon ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Automatic Vibration ............................................................................................................................. 20
Vibration Amplitude ............................................................................................................................. 20
Interior Switches
Ignition Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Cab Interior Light ................................................................................................................................ 21
Front Window Washer/Wiper .............................................................................................................. 22
Rear Window Washer/Wiper ............................................................................................................... 22
Engine Stop Switch ............................................................................................................................ 22
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Operation
Introduction
General ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Operating Safety
General ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Worksite Safety ................................................................................................................................... 26
Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................................ 27
Walk-Around Inspection
General ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Entering and Leaving the Operator Station
General ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Emergency Exit ................................................................................................................................... 31
Doors
Operator Door ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Windows
Side Window ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Before Starting the Engine
General ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Operator Seat
General ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Suspension Seat ................................................................................................................................. 35
Seat Belt
General ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Inertia Reel Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 38
Static Seat Belt ................................................................................................................................... 39
Mirrors
General ................................................................................................................................................ 42
Starting the Engine
General ................................................................................................................................................ 45
Immobiliser .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Stopping and Parking
General ................................................................................................................................................ 51
Locks
Articulation Lock .................................................................................................................................. 52
Drive Controls
Steering Wheel ................................................................................................................................... 54
Steering Column ................................................................................................................................. 54
Hand Throttle Control ......................................................................................................................... 54
Travel Speed Selector ........................................................................................................................ 55
Drive Lever .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Instruments
Instrument Panel ................................................................................................................................. 58
Getting the Machine Moving
General ................................................................................................................................................ 68
Working with the Drum
Working without Vibration ................................................................................................................... 69
Working with Vibration ........................................................................................................................ 69
Padfoot Shells ..................................................................................................................................... 70
Levelling Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 72
Slopes
General ................................................................................................................................................ 73
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Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
General ................................................................................................................................................ 74
Air-Conditioning Controls .................................................................................................................... 74
Power Sockets
Auxiliary Power Socket ....................................................................................................................... 76
Battery Isolator
General ................................................................................................................................................ 77
Fire Extinguisher
General ................................................................................................................................................ 78
Moving a Disabled Product
General ................................................................................................................................................ 79
Jump-Starting the Engine ................................................................................................................... 79
Retrieval .............................................................................................................................................. 80
Lifting the Product
General ................................................................................................................................................ 82
Transporting the Product
General ................................................................................................................................................ 84
Loading the Product onto the Transporting Vehicle/Trailer ................................................................. 84
Operating Environment
General ................................................................................................................................................ 87
Operating in Low Temperatures ......................................................................................................... 87
Operating in High Temperatures ......................................................................................................... 87
Cab Filters ........................................................................................................................................... 88
Refuelling
General ................................................................................................................................................ 89
Low Fuel Levels .................................................................................................................................. 89
Filling the Tank .................................................................................................................................... 89
Attachments
Working with Attachments
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 91
Attachments for your Product ............................................................................................................. 91
Preservation and Storage
Cleaning
General ................................................................................................................................................ 93
Preparation .......................................................................................................................................... 93
Checking For Damage
General ................................................................................................................................................ 95
Storage
General ................................................................................................................................................ 96
Put into Storage .................................................................................................................................. 96
During Storage .................................................................................................................................... 97
Take out of Storage ............................................................................................................................ 97
Security
General ................................................................................................................................................ 98
Construction Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) .............................................. 98
LiveLink ............................................................................................................................................... 98
Maintenance
Introduction
General ................................................................................................................................................ 99
Owner/Operator Support ..................................................................................................................... 99
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Service/Maintenance Agreements ...................................................................................................... 99
Initial Service and Inspection ............................................................................................................ 100
Obtaining Spare Parts ...................................................................................................................... 100
Maintenance Safety
General .............................................................................................................................................. 101
Fluids and Lubricants ....................................................................................................................... 102
Maintenance Schedules
General .............................................................................................................................................. 106
How to Use the Maintenance Schedules ......................................................................................... 106
Maintenance Intervals ....................................................................................................................... 106
Pre-start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels .................................................................. 106
Functional Tests and Final Inspection .............................................................................................. 109
Maintenance Positions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 111
Service Points
General .............................................................................................................................................. 112
Access Apertures
Engine Compartment Cover ............................................................................................................. 116
Cab/Canopy ...................................................................................................................................... 116
Tools
General .............................................................................................................................................. 118
Attachments
General ............................................................................................................................................. 119
Body and Framework
General ............................................................................................................................................. 120
Operator Station
General ............................................................................................................................................. 121
Operator Protective Structure ........................................................................................................... 121
Seat ................................................................................................................................................... 121
Seat Belt ........................................................................................................................................... 121
Controls ............................................................................................................................................. 122
Engine
General ............................................................................................................................................. 123
Oil ...................................................................................................................................................... 123
Drive Belt .......................................................................................................................................... 124
Exhaust ............................................................................................................................................. 124
Air Filter
General ............................................................................................................................................. 125
Fuel System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 126
Tank .................................................................................................................................................. 127
Pre-Filter Element ............................................................................................................................. 128
Fuel Filter .......................................................................................................................................... 130
Lubricity Filter ................................................................................................................................... 131
Water Separator ............................................................................................................................... 132
Cooling System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 133
Coolant .............................................................................................................................................. 133
Cooling Pack .................................................................................................................................... 133
Brakes
Park Brake ........................................................................................................................................ 135
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Service Brake ................................................................................................................................... 135
Wheels
General ............................................................................................................................................. 136
Tyres
General ............................................................................................................................................. 138
Drum
Scraper ............................................................................................................................................. 140
Hydraulic System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 142
Services ............................................................................................................................................ 143
Oil ...................................................................................................................................................... 143
Electrical System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 144
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 144
Battery Isolator ................................................................................................................................. 145
Fuses ................................................................................................................................................ 146
Relays ............................................................................................................................................... 147
Window Washer ................................................................................................................................ 148
Miscellaneous
Fire Extinguisher ............................................................................................................................... 149
Technical Data
Static Dimensions
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 151
Weights ............................................................................................................................................. 152
Performance Dimensions
Driving Performance ......................................................................................................................... 154
Noise Emissions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 157
Noise Data ........................................................................................................................................ 157
Vibration Emissions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 158
Vibration Data ................................................................................................................................... 158
Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities
General .............................................................................................................................................. 160
Fuel ................................................................................................................................................... 161
Coolant .............................................................................................................................................. 166
Torque Values
General .............................................................................................................................................. 167
Electrical System
General .............................................................................................................................................. 168
Bulb Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 168
Fuses ................................................................................................................................................. 168
Relays ............................................................................................................................................... 173
Engine
Engine Emissions ............................................................................................................................. 175
Wheels and Tyres
General .............................................................................................................................................. 176
Tyre Sizes and Pressures ................................................................................................................ 176
Declaration of Conformity
General .............................................................................................................................................. 178
Data ................................................................................................................................................... 179
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Warranty Information
Service Record Sheet ....................................................................................................................... 181
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Acronyms Glossary
CECE Committee for European Construction Equipment
CESAR Construction Equipment Security and Registration
DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid
ECM Engine Control Module
ECU Electronic Control Unit
FOPS Falling Object Protective Structure
HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
PIN Product Identification Number
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RMS Root Mean Square
ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structure
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Introduction
About this Manual
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Introduction
About this Manual
Model and Serial Number
This manual provides information for the following model(s) in the JCB machine range:
Model From: To:
VM117 Tier 2 02170051 02173051
VM117 Tier 4i 02170051 02173051
VM137 Tier 2 02170051 02173051
VM137 Tier 4i 02170051 02173051
Using the Manual
This operator's manual is arranged to give you a good understanding of the product and its safe operation. It
also contains maintenance and technical data.
Read this manual from the front to the back before you use the product for the first time, even if you have used
machines of a similar/same type before as the technical specification, systems and controls of the machine
may have changed. Particular attention must be given to all the safety aspects of operating and maintaining
the product.
If there is anything you are not sure about, ask your JCB dealer or employer. Do not guess, you or others could
be killed or seriously injured.
The general and specific warnings in this section are repeated throughout the manual. Read all the safety
statements regularly, so you do not forget them. Remember that the best operators are the safest operators.
The illustrations in this manual are for guidance only. Where the machines are different, the text and or the
illustration will specify.
The manufacturer's policy is one of continuous improvement. The right to change the specification of the product
without notice is reserved. No responsibility will be accepted for discrepancies which may occur between
specifications of the product and the descriptions contained in this manual.
All of the optional equipment included in this manual may not be available in all territories
Left-Hand Side, Right-Hand Side
In this manual, 'left' and 'right' mean your left and right when you are seated correctly in the machine.
Figure 1.
A
B
ALeft
BRight
Cab/Canopy
This manual frequently makes references to the cab. For example, 'do not operate the machine without an
operator's manual in the cab'. These statements also apply to canopy build machines.

Introduction
About this Manual
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Cross References
In this manual, cross references are made by presenting the subject title in blue (electronic copy only). The
number of the page upon which the subject begins is indicated within the brackets. For example: Refer to:
Introduction > About this Manual > Cross References (Page 2).

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Safety
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Safety
Safety - Yours and Others
All machinery can be hazardous. When a product is correctly operated and maintained, it is a safe product to
work with. When it is carelessly operated or poorly maintained it can become a danger to you (the operator)
and others.
In this manual and on the product you will find warning messages, read and understand them. They inform you
of potential hazards and how to avoid them. If you do not fully understand the warning messages, ask your
employer or JCB dealer to explain them.
Safety is not just a matter of responding to the warnings. All the time you are working on or with the product
you must be thinking of what hazards there might be and how to avoid them.
Do not work with the product until you are sure that you can control it.
Do not start any work until you are sure that you and those around you will be safe.
If you are not sure of anything, about the product or the work, ask someone who knows. Do not assume
anything.
Remember:
• Be careful
• Be alert
• Be safe.
Safety Warnings
In this manual and on the product, there are safety notices. Each notice starts with a signal word. The signal
word meanings are given below.
The signal word 'DANGER' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
The signal word 'WARNING' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
The signal word 'CAUTION' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
The signal word 'Notice' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in product damage.
The safety alert system (shown) also helps to identify important safety messages in this manual and on the
product. When you see this symbol, be alert, your safety is involved, carefully read the message that follows,
and inform other operators.
Figure 2. The safety alert system

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Safety
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General Safety
Training
To operate the machine safely you must know the machine and have the skill to use it. You must abide by
all relevant laws, health and safety regulations that apply to the country you are operating in. The operator's
manual instructs you on the machine, its controls and its safe operation; it is not a training manual. If you
are a new operator, get yourself trained in the skills of using a machine before trying to work with it. If you
don't, you will not do your job well, and you will be a danger to yourself and others. In some markets and
for work on certain jobsites you may be required to have been trained and assessed in accordance with an
operator competence scheme. Make sure that you and your machine complies relevant local laws and jobsite
requirements - it is your responsibility.
Care and Alertness
All the time you are working with or on the machine, take care and stay alert. Always be careful. Always be
alert for hazards.
Clothing
You can be injured if you do not wear the correct clothing. Loose clothing can get caught in the machinery.
Keep cuffs fastened. Do not wear a necktie or scarf. Keep long hair restrained. Remove rings, watches and
personal jewellery.
Alcohol and Drugs
It is extremely dangerous to operate machinery when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not consume
alcoholic drinks or take drugs before or while operating the machine or attachments. Be aware of medicines
which can cause drowsiness.
Feeling Unwell
Do not attempt to operate the machine if you are feeling unwell. By doing so you could be a danger to yourself
and those you work with.
Mobile Phones
Switch off your mobile phone before entering an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in such
an area could cause an explosion or fire resulting in death or serious injury.
Switch off and do not use your mobile phone when refuelling the machine.
Lifting Equipment
You can be injured if you use incorrect or faulty lifting equipment. You must identify the weight of the item to
be lifted then choose lifting equipment that is strong enough and suitable for the job. Make sure that lifting
equipment is in good condition and complies with all local regulations.
Raised Equipment
Never walk or work under raised equipment unless it is supported by a mechanical device. Equipment which
is supported only by a hydraulic device can drop and injure you if the hydraulic system fails or if the control
is operated (even with the engine stopped).
Make sure that no-one goes near the machine while you install or remove the mechanical device.
Raised Machine
Never position yourself or any part of your body under a raised machine which is not correctly supported. If the
machine moves unexpectedly you could become trapped and suffer serious injury or be killed.
Lightning
Lightning can kill you. Do not use the machine if there is lightning in your area.
Machine Modifications
This machine is manufactured in compliance with legislative and other requirements. It must not be altered in
any way which could affect or invalidate any of these requirements. For advice consult your JCB dealer.

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Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can get caught on controls or moving parts. Wear protective clothing
and personal safety equipment issued or called for by the job conditions, local regulations or as specified by
your employer.

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About the Product
Introduction
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About the Product
Introduction
General
Before you start using the product, you must know how the product operates. Use this part of the manual
to identify each control lever, switch, gauge, button and pedal. Do not guess, if there is anything you do not
understand, ask your JCB dealer.
Name and Address of the Manufacturer
JCB Vibromax GmbH, Schaferberg 1, 06466 Gatersleben, Germany.
Product Compliance
Your JCB product was designed to comply with the laws and regulations applicable at the time of its manufacture
for the market in which it was first sold. In many markets, laws and regulations exist that require the owner to
maintain the product at a level of compliance relevant to the product when first produced. Even in the absence
of defined requirements for the product owner, JCB recommend that the product compliance be maintained
to ensure safety of the operator and exposed persons and to ensure the correct environmental performance.
Your product must not be altered in any way which could affect or invalidate any of these requirements. For
advice consult your JCB dealer.
For its compliance as a new product, your JCB and some of its components may bear approval numbers
and marking's, and may have been supplied with a Declaration/Certificate of Conformity. These marking's and
documents are relevant only for the country/region in which the product was first sold to the extent that the
laws and regulations required them.
Re-sales and import/export of products across territories with different laws and regulations can cause new
requirements to become relevant for which the product was not originally designed or specified. In some cases,
pre owned products irrespective of their age are considered new for the purposes of compliance and may be
required to meet the latest requirements which could present an insurmountable barrier to their sale/use.
Despite the presence of any compliance related marking's on the product and components, you should not
assume that compliance in a new market will be possible. In many cases it is the person responsible for import
of a pre owned product into a market that becomes responsible for compliance and who is also considered
the manufacturer.
JCB may be unable to support any product compliance related enquiry for a product which has been moved out
of the legislative country/region where it was first sold, and in particular where a product specification change
or additional certification would have been required in order for the product to be in compliance.

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Description
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Description
General
The JCB Vibromax VM machine is a self-propelled, vibratory tandem drum rollers which is powered by a 4
cylinder, diesel engine.
Two scrapers are mounted on the machine and sprinkler bars are fitted to the drum. The spray nozzles and
the bar end caps are removable for easy cleaning.
The hydrostatic drive system allows for infinitely variable travel speeds. The drive motor (mounted on the left
side of the drum) incorporates a spring on, pressure off brake system which engages when the machine is in
neutral. The drive motor hoses are protected inside steel frame plates.
A hydraulic system is also used to turn the machine vibratory shaft, designed with an overturning weight system.
The machine has an articulated steering system giving a tight turning radius.
Intended Use
The machine is intended to be used in normal conditions for the applications and in the environmental conditions
as described in this manual. When used normally the machine is designed for compacting soil types ranging
from stones to silty sand, or asphalt construction materials when rolling over the subgrade in a forward or
reverse direction (with or without vibration).
Applications include road and pavement construction, sub-soil compaction and similar applications.
The machine is intended only for compacting beds of earth or bituminous construction when running over the
subgrade in the forward or reverse direction, with or without vibration. These building materials include soil
types ranging from stones to silty sand and having water contents ranging from 40% to 110% of the optimum
water content. These figures are in accordance to the standard Proctor test DIN 18127. Fine-grained soils or
soils having higher water contents require a qualified trial compaction.
It is also intended that the instruction manual is observed and that the servicing and maintenance regulations
are followed.
Use for which it is not intended includes, in particular:
• It is not permissible to drive on a gradient which is greater than the permissible gradient of the machine
during operation.
• Before driving on a gradient, it is still necessary to check, at the start of the gradient as seen in the intended
driving direction, whether there is adequate frictional engagement between the wheels and the drum and
the roadway, i.e. whether, on the gradient, the machine can be driven uphill with medium acceleration
and can be braked downhill.
• It is not permissible to drive on a gradient if the wheels and the drum spin or if they skid during braking.
• Vibration at standstill.
• Vibrating travel on blocks, rocks, concrete or frozen soil.
• Vibrating travel in the vicinity of buildings if this could damage parts or installations; This should normally
be assumed for vibrational speeds of 8 mm/s or more at the endangered parts.
• Earth-moving during forward driving with the pusher blade lowered.
• Operation in extraordinary applications (see below) without additional safety measures.
• Driving from above onto an untested gradient.
• Driving on a subgrade having a gradient greater than the permissible gradient in a direction other than
the incline direction.
• Use of the roller other than from the operator's seat.
The machine is intended to be used only on a subgrade gradient up to the permissible gradient. Refer to:
Operation > Slopes (Page 73). Refer to: Technical Data > Performance Dimensions (Page 154).
The machine is not intended for use in any other way.
Extraordinary applications are, in particular:

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Description
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• Work on a subgrade having a gradient greater than the permissible gradient.
• Work on the edges of hillsides or trenches.
• Work in regions having continuous construction site traffic.
Additional safety measures can be:
• Securing by means of ropes attached to winches or accompanying heavy construction vehicles.
• Adequate escape lanes.
• Appointment of guides.
• Testing the function of the brakes when first driving onto the gradient at the lower end of the gradient
• Correspondingly: testing the directional stability of the longitudinal axis of the roller when switching on
the vibration.
The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for damage resulting from such use. The user alone bears the risk.
If the machine is to be used in applications where there is a high silica concentration, risk due to materials
containing asbestos or similar environment based hazards, additional protective measures such as the use
of PPE may be required.
The machine should not be operated by any person who does have an appropriate level of qualification, training
or experience of use of this type of machine.
Prior to use of the machine, its suitability (size, performance, specification etc.) should be considered with
regards to the intended application and any relevant hazards that may exist. Contact your JCB dealer for
support in determining the appropriate JCB machine, attachment and any optional equipment that is suitable
for the application and environment.
Danger Zone
The danger zone includes the area in immediate proximity to any hazardous moving parts and also the machine
normal stopping distances and areas into which the machine can quickly turn under normal conditions of use.
During the operation of the machine, keep all persons out of the danger zone. Persons in the danger zone
could be injured. Refer to: Technical Data (Page 151).
Before you do a maintenance task, make the machine safe. Refer to: Maintenance > Maintenance Positions
(Page 111).