8. Operating Precautions
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WARNING
These instructions should be strictly followed for the safety of you, others and your machine.
• Check the machine carefully before initial start up for the day.
• Make sure there are no persons near the machine before getting on it.
• Never start the engine when the "SERVICING IN PROGRESS" tag is attached to the control sys-
tem.
• Sound the horn to alert people nearby before starting the engine.
• Be sure to start the engine and operate the machine from the operator's seat only.
• Do not allow any other persons to get on the machine.
• Check the position of the blade before operating the travel
levers. When the blade is located in the back, the opera-
tion of the travel levers is reversed.
For instructions on How the machine travels, refer to
Section "13-4. Traveling".
• A signal person should be provided for safety when the work site is haz-
ardous or when visibility is poor.
• Keep all other persons away from the work site or the traveling path of
the machine.
• Alert persons nearby with a horn or other signal before starting the ma-
chine.
• The machine permits a limited range of vision toward the rear. Make sure
there are no persons behind the machine before reversing.
8-2. Precautions for starting the engine, working and parking
Signal before starting the engine
Check the position of the blade before operating the machine
Make sure there are no persons nearby when turning or reversing the machine
Blade
Traveling in reverse
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