CHAPTER 2 - SAFETY, DECALS, AND HAND SIGNALS
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6-34630NA Issued 10-02 Bur
OPERATOR PRECAUTIONS
PERSONNEL
· Be prepared for emergencies. Always have a first
aid kit and a working fire extinguisher with you and
know how to use each.
· Avoid loose fitting clothing, loose or uncovered
long hair, jewelry and loose personal articles.
· Know and use the protective equipment that is to
be worn when operating this machine. Hard hats,
protective glasses, protective shoes, gloves,
reflector type vests, respirators and ear protection
are examples of typed of equipment that may be
required.
· Certain protective equipment should be replaced
and renewed upon age and wear. Old hard hats
may not afford the original users intention. Faded
and soiled vest are no longer as highly visible as
original intent. See the manufacture’s
recommendation.
· Do not rush. Walk, do not run.
· Know and use the hand signals required for
particular jobs and know who has the
responsibility for signaling.
GENERAL
· It is the responsibility of the operator to read and
understand the Operator’s Manual and other
information provided and use the correct operating
procedure. Machines should be operated only by
qualified operators.
· Do not operate this machine or perform
maintenance work if you have not had appropriate
training and read and fully understand the
instructions and warnings in this manual.
· Wear the seat belt to maximize the protection
capability of a ROPS (Roll Over Protective
Structure) when the machine is so equipped.
· Inspect the ROPS and seat belt mounting bolts on
a daily basis to ensure their integrity.
· Do not permit riders on the machine if there is no
manufacturer’s designated place for a rider.
· Make sure that all protective guards, canopies,
doors, etc. are in place and secure.
· Remove all loose object stored in the machine.
Remove all objects which do not belong in or on
the machine and its equipment.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING PRECAUTIONS
· Use the recommended hand holds and steps with
at leas three points of support when getting on and
off the machine. Keep steps and platform clean.
Face the access system when climbing up and
down
· Do not jump off the machine.
· Do not dismount while the machine is in motion.
· Foreign material or grease on the steps and hand
rails can cause an accident. Keep the steps and
hand rails clean.
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.
· 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 as specified by
the manufacturer, 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 disconnect switch when
leaving the machine parked or unattended.
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