Maeda LC1385M-8BF - Precautions When Engine Starting

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2.2 PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENGINE STARTING
PRECAUTIONS FOR WARNING TAG
If there is a warning tag hanging from working equipment control
lever, do not start the engine or touch the levers.
Do NOT operate
When this tag is not being used, keep it in the storage
compartment. If there is no storage compartment, keep it in the
operation manual case.
INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Check the instructions in "Operation 3.1 Check Before Operation" as well as followings, without starting
the engine and before starting work every day:
Omitting these inspections may result in serious bodily accidents.
• Do not fail to perform the check before operation.
• Remove all dirt from the surface of the window glass to ensure a good view.
• Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens of the working lamps, and check that they light up correctly.
• Check/refill engine coolant, fuel and the engine oil pan, and check for air cleaner clogging or electrical
circuit breakage.
• Adjust the operator’s seat to a position where it is easy to carry out operations, and check that there is
no damage or wear to the seat belt or mounting clamps.
See “Operation 3.1.2 [11] Adjusting Operator’s Seat” for details.
• Adjust the mirrors so that the rear of the machine, and winch drum can be seen clearly from the
operator’s seat.
See “Operation 3.1.2 [12] Adjusting Mirrors” for details.
• Check the monitor of the rear view camera and adjust the angle of the camera so that the proper view
is provided.
See “Operation 3.1.2 [14] Adjusting Angle of Rear View Camera” for details.
• Check pedals for piled up mad or alien substances which may disturb their movement, and remove
those, if any, to secure correct functions.
• Check the operation of the instruments and gauges, and check that the control levers are all at the
Neutral position.
Always repair if any result of the above is faulty.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure no person or object is within the boom swing radius area
before starting engine.
• Make sure no person is on or below the machine or around it, as
well as no person or object is within the boom swing radius area,
before starting engine.
• Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the machine.
• Start and operate the machine only while seated.
• Before starting engine, check that the control levers are all at the
Neutral position.
• Before starting engine, check that lock lever (1) is in LOCK position
(l).
• When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning.
• Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine
starting circuit. Such an act may cause a serious bodily injury or fire.