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7. PRECAUTIONS
DURING OPERATION
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WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow
these safety precautions.
7.2 OPERATING MACHINE
Perform a visual check of the machine before starting the engine. Look for such things as missing protective
devices, leaks, improper fluid levels, trash buildup and loose, damaged or missing parts. DO NOT start the
engine until any unsafe conditions are corrected.
Walk around the machine again just before mounting it, checking for people and objects that might be in the way.
NEVER start the engine if a warning tag has been attached to the control.
Understand all control functions before starting the engine.
When starting the engine, sound the horn as an alert
Start and operate the machine only while seated.
Do not allow anyone other than the operator to ride in the operators compartment
or on the machine body.
For machines equipped with a back up alarm, check that the warning device operates correctly.
Keep hands and footwear free of grease, water and mud to insure positive control movement.
Before driving the machine, adjust the seat and fasten the seat belt. Adjust the seat for maximum comfort and
control of the machine. Adjust the seat belt to fit snugly and low around the hips to lessen the chance and
severity of injury in the event of an accident. Never wear the seat belt across the abdomen.
Before moving the machine, check the brakes, steering, equipment controls and safety devices such as the back
up alarm for proper operation. DO NOT operate the machine until any unsafe conditions
have been corrected.
When operating in areas that may be hazardous or have poor visibility, designate a
person to direct worksite traffic.
Be sure no one is around machine, particularly
behind machine.
Before starting machine motion, sound horn to alert people.
There is a blind spot behind the machine. Make sure that nobody is present behind
it before driving the machine backward.
+ Turn ON the head lamps and working lamp, when working at night or at dark sites. Provide additional lighting
for the worksite if necessary.
+ If visibility
is diminished
by fog, snow or rain, stop operation. Wait until there is adequate visibility
for safe
operation.
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