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SAFETY RULES
Study carefully this Manual before starting, operating, maintaining, fuelling or servicing the
machine.
Read and heed all safety rules before any intervention.
WARNING
SAFETY RULES
- Do not allow unauthorized personnel to operate serv-
ice or maintain this machine.
- Do not wear rings, wrist watches, jewellery, loose or
hanging apparels, such as ties, torn clothing, scarves,
unbuttoned or unzipped jackets that can catch on mov-
ing parts. Wear proper safety equipment as recom-
mended for the job. Examples: hard hat, heavy gloves,
ear protection, safety glasses or goggles, reflector vests,
respirator. Consult your employer for specific safety
equipment requirements.
- Keep operator's compartment, stepping points, grab rails
and handles clear of foreign objects, oil, grease, mud
or snow accumulation to minimize the danger of slip-
ping or stumbling. Clean mud or grease from shoes
before attempting to mount or operate the machine.
- Do not jump on or off the machine. Keep two hands
and one foot, or two feet and one hand in contact with
step grab rails and handles at all times.
- Do not use controls or hoses as hand holds when climb-
ing on or off machine. Hoses and controls are movable
and do not provide a solid support. Also, controls may
be inadvertently moved causing accidental machine or
equipment movement.
- Never attempt to operate the machine or its tools from
any position other than seated in the operator's seat.
- Keep head, body, limbs, hands and feet inside opera-
tor's compartment at all times, to reduce exposure to
hazards outside the operator's compartment.
- Be careful of slippery conditions on stepping points,
hand rails, and on the ground. Wear safety boots or
shoes that have a high slip resistant sole material.
- Do not leave the machine until it is completely stopped.
- Check the seat safety belt at least twice a year. If there
are signs of wear or fraying or other signs of weakness
that could lead to failure, replace it.
STARTING
- NEVER START NOR OPERATE AN UNSAFE MA-
CHINE. Before operating a machine, always ensure that
any unsafe condition has been satisfactorily remedied.
- Check brakes, steering and attachment controls before
moving. Advise the proper maintenance authority of any
malfunctioning part or system.
- Be sure all protective guards or panels are in place,
and all safety devices provided are in place and in good
operating conditions.
- Be sure exposed personnel in the area of operation are
clear of the machine before moving it or its attachments.
WALK COMPLETELY AROUND the machine before
mounting. Sound horn.
- Before starting machine, check, adjust and lock the
operator's seat for maximum comfort and control of the
machine.
- Fasten your seat belt (when provided).
- Obey all flag signals and signs.
- Due to the presence on the machine of flammable flu-
ids, never check or fill fuel reservoirs or batteries near
open flames, smoking materials or sparks.
- REMEMBER THAT STARTING FLUID IS FLAMMABLE.
Follow strictly the recommendations printed on contain-
ers and in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
- DO NOT PUNCTURE OR BURN CONTAINERS.
- Containers must be stored in fresh, well ventilated
places, out of reach of unauthorized persons. Follow
strictly the instructions provided by the Manufacturer.
- Never use these products near open flames, smoking
materials or sparks.
OPERATION
- Do not run the engine of this machine in closed areas
without proper ventilation to remove deadly exhaust
gases.
- Roll Over Protective Structures are required on load-
ers, dozers, graders, excavators. NEVER OPERATE
machines without ROPS.
- Make sure the Operator's compartment is free of for-
eign objects, especially if not firmly secured. Never use
the machine to transport objects, unless proper secur-
ing points are provided.
- Check monitoring instruments at start-up and frequently
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