2. SAFETY RULES
1) Safety Message
(1) Intended Use
Machines should be operated in accordance with the procedure described in the operator manual.
The products described in the operator manual are designed and manufactured mainly for the following
purposes:
• Loading work
• Leveling work
Do not operate the machine for any purpose other than those stated above or in areas where there are
potential risks. Make sure that you comply strictly with the safety regulations at all times. Please contact
Hyundai Construction Equipment Co., Ltd. or your dealer for more information.
It is strictly prohibited to operate or use the machine in any of the following cases:
• Operation by an unskilled worker
• Lifting a worker up
• Transporting inflammable or dangerous materials
• Driving down or extracting piles with the bucket
• Towing damaged vehicles
(2) Safety guidelines
Most safety accidents related to the operation, maintenance/inspection, and repair of the machine result
from a failure to comply with the safety rules or to take adequate preventive measures. Safety accidents
can be prevented in advance by eliminating potentially hazardous situations. In particular, the operator
should pay attention to potential risks. In addition, the operator should attend all mandatory training
courses on the operation of the machine, and fully understand how to use the tools.
Improper operation, refueling, inspection or repair of this machine may cause serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to operate, refuel, inspect or repair this machine before reading and understanding the
product information on such tasks.
This manual describes preventive measures and warnings about the product. Neglecting the warnings
about potential risks may result in injury or death of the operator or workers in the vicinity of the machine
during its operation.
Risk elements are marked with safety warning labels (Danger, Warning and Caution), as described
below.
This Danger label indicates a high level of risk. Neglecting the warning may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
This Warning label indicates a medium level of risk. Neglecting the warning may result in
serious injury or death.
This Caution label indicates a low level of risk. Neglecting the warning may cause moder-
ate or minor injury.
2) General Safety Information
(1) Unauthorized modification
Any attempt to modify the machine, including the use of unauthorized accessories or spare parts, may
have adverse effects on the conditions of the machine and its ability to function as it was designed.
Do not attempt to modify the machine in any way without the written consent of the company in ad-
vance.
The company bears the right to disclaim all quality assurance of a product that is modified without its
advance approval.
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