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FOREWORD
This manual contains a number of instructions and safety recommendations regarding driving,handling,
lubrication, maintenance, inspection and adjustment of the excavator.
The manual is to promote safety maintenance and enhance machine performance.
Keep this manual handy and have all personnel read it periodically.
If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new owners.
This machine complies with EC directive "2006/42/EEC".
1. Read and understand this manual before operating the machine.
This operator's manual may contain attachments and optional equipment that are not available in your area.
Please consult your local CARTER distributor for those items you require.
Improper operation and maintenance of this machine can be hazardous and could result in serious injury or
death.
Some actions involved in operation and maintenance of the machine can cause a serious accident,if they
are not done in a manner described in this manual.
The procedures and precautions given in this manual apply only to intended uses of the machine.If you use
your machine for any unintended uses that are not specifically prohibited, you must be sure that it is safe
for you and others. In no event should you or others engage in prohibited uses of actions as described in
this manual.
2. Inspect the job site and follow the safety recommendations in the safety hints section before operating
the machine.
3. Use genuine CARTER spare parts for the replacement of parts.
We expressly point out that CARTER will not accept any responsibility for defects resulting from non
genuine parts or non workmanlike repair.
In such cases CARTER cannot assume liability for any damage.
Continuing improvements in the design of this machine can lead to changes in detail which may not be
reflected in this manual. Consult CARTER or your CARTER distributor for the latest available information
for your machine or for questions regarding information in this manual.