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Wheel Excavator Safety
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TRAVEL CONTROLS MAY PRODUCE REVERSED OPERATIONS
Before starting the machine you should always check to see which end of the lower structure is under the
operator’s cab. In the normal travel configuration, the steering axle is at t he front of the machine, and the
rigid axle is under the engine and counterweight. If the operator swings the cab 180°, the rigid axle will be
underneath the operator’s cab, and steering will be reversed.
When traveling the excavator always keep lights on; make sure that you are in compliance with all state
and local regulations concerning warning flags and signs and keep the operator’s cab positioned over the
front end of lower structure. That will keep travel controls in their intended configuration and at the same
time, maintain the proper orientation of lights on the machine and posted flags and signs.
KEEP "PINCH POINT" AREAS CLEAR - USE
CAUTION IN REVERSE & SWING
Use a s ignal pe rson i n h igh tr affic ar eas and
whenever the operator’s view i s not clear, s uch
as when traveling in reverse. Make sure that no
one comes inside the s wing r adius of th e
machine.
Anyone s tanding nea r th e l ower str ucture, or
working assemblies of the attachment, is at r isk
of be ing caught be tween mo ving parts of th e
machine.
Never al low anyone to ride o n a ny part o f th e
machine or attachment, including any part of the
turntable or operator’s cab.
TRAVEL PRECAUTIONS
Attachment control levers should not be operated while traveling.
Do not change selected travel mode (FAST/SLOW) while traveling.
Fold in work equipment so that the outer end of the boom is as close to the machine as possible, and is
203 mm – 304 mm (8" – 12") above ground.
Never travel over obstacles or slopes that will cause the machine to tilt severely. Travel around any slope or
obstacle that causes 10 degrees tilt, or more.
OPERATE CAREFULLY ON SNOW AND ICE AND IN VERY COLD TEMPERATURES
In i cy c old w eather a void su dden tr avel movements a nd stay away fr om e ven v ery s light sl opes. Th e
machine could skid off to one side very easily.
Snow accumulation could hide or obscure potential hazards. Use care while operating or while using the
machine to clear snow.
Warming up the engine for a short period may be necessary, to avoid operating with sluggish or reduced
working c apacity. The j olting shocks and i mpact loads c aused b y bumping or bott oming th e boo m or
attachment are more likely to cause severe stress in very cold temperatures. Reducing work cycle rate and
work load may be necessary.
HGB1014L
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