TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse .................................................................................... 1
1.3 Components ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Serial Number Plate .................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Operator Orientation .................................................................................................................. 3
2 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words .................................................................................... 4
2.2 Operational Hazards ................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Maintenance Hazards ................................................................................................................. 8
3 SAFETY SIGNS ................................................................................................................................. 10
4 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Preparation For Use ................................................................................................................. 12
Electrical Line ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Utility Locating .......................................................................................................................... 12
Gas Line ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Before Operation ...................................................................................................................... 13
Test Operator On Board Safety Switch ................................................................................... 13
Fill Fuel Tank ............................................................................................................................. 14
Check Engine Oil Level ............................................................................................................ 14
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level (AW32 Or MV22 is Recommended) ........................................ 15
4.4 Machine Controls ..................................................................................................................... 16
Engine Throttle ......................................................................................................................... 16
Park Brake ................................................................................................................................. 16
Drive Joystick ........................................................................................................................... 16
Boom Joystick .......................................................................................................................... 17
Key Switch ................................................................................................................................. 17
Auxiliary Hydraulic Control ..................................................................................................... 17
Engine Preheat .......................................................................................................................... 17
Engine Shutdown Override Switch ......................................................................................... 17
4.5 Start And Stop Engine .............................................................................................................. 18
Start Engine ............................................................................................................................... 18
Stop Engine ............................................................................................................................... 18
4.6 Attachments .............................................................................................................................. 18
Connect Attachment ................................................................................................................. 18
Connect Hydraulics .................................................................................................................. 19
Disconnect Attachment ............................................................................................................ 20
4.7 Transporting .............................................................................................................................. 20
4.8 Lift Arm Lock ............................................................................................................................. 21
Engage Lift Arm Lock ............................................................................................................... 21
Disengage Lift Arm Lock ......................................................................................................... 21
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