7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
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y precautrons.
l When working on slopes, there is danger that the machine may
lose its balance and turn over when the swing or work equip-
ment are operated. Always carry out these operations carefully.
INCORRECT
l Do not swing the work equipment from the uphill side to the
downhill side when the bucket is loaded. This operation is
dangerous.
(See the upper diagram on the right.)
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l If the machine has to be used on a slope, pile the soil to make
a platform that will keep the machine as horizontal as possible.
(See the lower diagram on the right.)
Piled soil on slope + See
“12.12 PRECAUTIONS WHEN
TRAVELING UP OR DOWN HILLS.”
PARKING THE MACHINE
Park on level ground whenever possible. If not possible, block the tracks, lower the bucket to the
ground and thrust the bucket in the ground.
CORRECT
Thrust the bucket
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When parking on public roads, provide fences and signs, such as flags or lights, on the machine
to warn passersby to be careful. Be sure that the machine, flags or lights do not obstruct traffic.
Parking procedure + See “12.16 PARKING MACHINE”.
When leaving the machine, lower the work equipment completely to the ground, set the safety
lock lever to the LOCK position, then stop the engine and use the key to lock all the equipment.
Always take the key with you.
Work equipment posture + See “12.16 PARKING MACHINE”.
Places to lock -+ See “12.20 LOCKING”.
Method of locking
Free
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