ALWAYS be aware of local and national regulations governing the use of the
machine.
NEVER commence work with the machine until the “Daily (or every ten
hours)” service checks have been made. (See Service Section for details)
ALWAYS check wheel nut tightness daily.
NEVER carry passengers.
Ensure that the seat is securely fixed to the machine. Where seat belt
restraints are fitted as part of Rops/Fops protection they must be worn.
Check that the seat belt is in good condition, free from cuts and frayed
edges.
ALWAYS remain in the driving seat whenever the engine is running. Never
attempt to operate any controls unless seated.
ALWAYS apply the parking brake before leaving the driver’s seat.
NEVER dismount with the engine running, and never leave the machine
unattended with the key in the starter switch.
When Battery Isolators are fitted they must be activated only when the
engine is turned off except in cases of emergency.
Activating a Battery Isolator when the engine is running can result in damage
to the electrical components and circuits.
NEVER fill the fuel or hydraulic tanks with the engine running.
ALWAYS drive only on surfaces that are known to be stable.
ALWAYS keep the floor plates and walkways clean.
NEVER drive the machine close to the edge of any excavation. Always use
effective wheel stops to prevent the machine running close to the edge.
Make sure that the stops are in proportion to the size of the wheels and are
set sufficiently far enough back from the edge of any excavation to prevent
the weight of the load causing a collapse.
NEVER adjust the tyre pressures in an attempt to improve traction on soft
ground or obtain a softer ride on hard ground. Incorrectly adjusted tyres can
affect the steering and handling characteristics.
NEVER attempt to free a machine which is ‘bogged down’ by pushing with
the bucket of a backhoe loader, tracked excavator or other similar machine.
NEVER make unnecessary “crash stops” when travelling at speed, especially
in forward direction.
NEVER work under an unpropped skip. If the skip was supplied with a
special skip support always ensure that it is used.
1.2 SAFE WORKING
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