SAFETY/DECALS/HAND SIGNALS
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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 worksite personnel view and angle.
• Check that the parking device is applied, place the transmission in neutral or
park as specified by the manufacturer, and disengage the PTO, if so equipped,
before starting the machine.
• Adjust, secure and latch the seat and fasten the seat belt before starting the
machine. Make sure that, when sitting firmly against the back of the seat, you
can operate all control, brakes and necessary functions, through there entire
range of motion.
• Start and operate the machine only from the operator’s station.
• Do not bypass the machine’s neutral-start system. The neutral-start system
must be repaired if it malfunctions.
• 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’s station, place the transmission in the park
position, lower the equipment to the ground or put in the locked position,
disengage the PTO, if so equipped, set the parking device and shut off the
engine.
• Remove the starter key or master electrical disconnect switch, (if equipped),
when leaving the machine parked or unattended.
Operating Precautions
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Check brakes, steering and other machine control devices in accordance with
maintenance instructions, prior to starting operation. Observe all gauges or
warning instruments for proper operation. Operate all controls to insure proper
operation. If any malfunctions are found, remove the starter key or disconnect
switch key. Place a do not operate tag on the machine until the malfunction is
corrected.
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