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jcb 457 User Manual

jcb 457
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LOADER
457
EN - 9821/3700 ISSUE 4 - 05/2017
THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS STAY WITH THE MACHINE
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jcb 457 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandjcb
Model457
CategoryCompact Loader
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

Operator's Manual Importance

Importance of studying the operator's manual for safe operation and understanding machine functions.

Machine Delivery and Installation

Explanation of new machine operations and functions by a JCB Dealer Representative.

Introduction to the Manual

Manual Contents and Usage

Information provided in the manual, model range, and how to use it for understanding the machine.

Machine Orientation and References

Definition of 'left' and 'right', and notes on cab/canopy references and cross-references.

Safety Overview

Operator and Bystander Safety

General hazards of machinery, importance of reading and understanding warnings for safe operation.

Understanding Safety Warnings

Explanation of signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, Notice) and the safety alert system symbol.

General Safety Guidelines

Operator Training and Awareness

Requirement for operator skill, knowledge of laws, and constant alertness for hazards.

Personal Safety and Conduct

Guidelines on correct clothing, avoiding alcohol/drugs, and operating when feeling unwell.

Machine and Equipment Safety

Safety precautions for lifting equipment, raised machines, and prohibiting unauthorized modifications.

Environmental and Device Hazards

Safety advice regarding mobile phones in explosive atmospheres and lightning.

Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Guidelines on wearing protective clothing and personal safety equipment based on job conditions and regulations.

About the Product

Product Introduction and Controls

Guidance on understanding machine operation, controls, levers, switches, gauges, buttons, and pedals.

Manufacturer and Compliance Information

Details on the manufacturer and product compliance with laws and regulations.

Machine Description

General Machine Description

General description of the machine's capabilities as a wheeled loader.

Intended Use and Special Environments

Machine's intended applications and safety requirements for hazardous environments.

Handling and Attachments Safety

Safety precautions for log handling and information on optional attachments.

Danger Zone Awareness

Definition and importance of the danger zone for operator and bystander safety.

Main Component Locations

Component Identification and Location

Identification of key machine components including ROPS/FOPS cab, Ram, Loader arms, Shovel, and Engine cover.

Product and Component Identification

Machine Identification Plate Details

Information on the machine's identification plate, PIN, weight, engine power, year of manufacture, and serial number.

Engine Identification

Location of the engine data plate and identification number on the crankcase.

Operator Protective Structure

ROPS/FOPS Warnings and Seatbelt Use

Warnings about operating with damaged ROPS/FOPS, importance of seat belts, and modification restrictions.

ROPS/FOPS Data Plate Information

Details on the machine's ROPS/FOPS data plate and its significance for safety standards.

Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Levels

Explanation of the two levels of Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) impact protection.

Safety Labels

General Safety Label Information

Importance of safety labels, their placement, and instructions for keeping them clean and readable.

Safety Label Identification

Identification and description of various safety labels found on the machine, including their meaning and purpose.

Detailed Safety Label Information

Further details on specific safety labels, their part numbers, descriptions, and quantity.

Operator Station Components

Operator Station Controls and Components

Identification and location of various controls and components within the operator station.

Interior Switches

Ignition Switch Operation

Description of the 4-position ignition switch, its functions, and safe operating procedures.

Multi-Purpose Switch Functions

Operation of the multi-purpose switch for direction indicators and windscreen wipers.

Stalk Switch Functions

Operation of windscreen washer, horn, headlight flash, and main beam functions via the stalk switch.

Cab Interior Light Switch

Description of the three-position switch for the cab interior light and its functions.

Console Switches

General Console Switch Information

Overview of console switches, their graphic symbols, and active function indicators.

Indicator Lamp Functionality

Explanation of indicator lamps on buttons to show switch status (on/off).

Console Switch Functions (Part 1)

Details on road light, headlight, beacon, and rear fog light switches and their operation.

Console Switch Functions (Part 2)

Operation of work lamps, rear wash/wipe, and heated rear screen/mirrors.

Steering, Engine, and Transmission Controls

Function of secondary steering, engine modes, and transmission auto mode.

Traction, Hydraulic, and Ride Control Systems

Explanation of lockup, differential lock, ICCO, constant flow, fan reverse, and SRS.

Loader Controller Detents

Function of the detents switch for loader controller operation.

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