CHAPTER 2 - SAFETY AND SAFETY DECALS
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Issued 9-06 Bur 87538948NA
STARTING AND STOPPING PRECAUTIONS
• Walk around the machine and warn all personnel
who may be servicing the machine or are in the
machine path prior to starting. Do not start until all
personnel are clearly away from the machine.
Sound the horn, if equipped, before starting.
• Walk around the machines tool, attachment, or
furthermost contact point to view operation danger
area from the work site personnel view and angle.
• Check that the parking device is applied, place the
transmission in neutral or park as specified by the
manufacturer, before starting the machine.
• Adjust, secure and latch the seat and fasten the
seat belt before starting the machine.
• Start and operate the machine only from the
operator’s station.
• Use jumper cables only in the recommended
manner. Improper use can result in battery
explosion or unexpected machine motion.
Ventilate the battery area before using jumper
cables. Make sure that using jumper cables will not
interfere or harm electronic processing or
computer devices.
• Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area
without adequate ventilation.
• Park the machine on level ground whenever
possible and apply the parking brake. On grades,
park the machine with the wheels or track securely
blocked.
• Before leaving the operator station lower the
equipment to the ground and shut off the engine.
• Remove the starter key or disconnect switch when
leaving the machine parked or unattended.
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