SAFETY
S-14
AVOID TIPPING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMP CLEAR OF TIPPING
MACHINE --- SERIOUS OR FATAL CRUSHING INJU-
RIES WILL RESULT
MACHINE WILL TIP OVER FASTER THAN YOU CAN
JUMP FREE
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT
x
The danger of tipping is always present when operating
on a grade, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
To avoid tipping:
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Be extra careful before operating on a grade.
•
Prepare machine operating area flat.
•
Keep the bucket low to the ground and close to the
machine.
•
Reduce operating speeds to avoid tipping or slipping.
•
Avoid changing direction when traveling on grades.
•
NEVER attempt to travel across a grade steeper than
15 degrees if crossing the grade is unavoidable.
•
Reduce swing speed as necessary when swinging
loads.
x
Be careful when working on frozen ground.
•
Temperature increases will cause the ground to be-
come soft and make ground travel unstable.
025-E01B-0495
SA-012
SA-440
NEVER UNDERCUT A HIGH BANK
x
The edges could collapse or a land slide could occur
causing serious injury or death.
026-E01A-0489
SA-489
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