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WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions
may lead to a serious accident.
7. PRECAUTIONS
DURING OPERATION
Traveling on hills, banks or slopes that are steep could result in the machine tipping over or slipping.
On hills, banks or slopes, carry the mounted equipment closer to the ground. Approximately
20 to 30 cm (8 to
12 in) above the ground. In case of emergency, quickly lower the mounted equipment to the ground to help the
machine stop and prevent it from tipping over.
Do not change directions on slopes. Avoid sideways travel whenever
possible: rather travel up and down the
slopes.
Do not travel up and down on grass, fallen leaves, and wet steel plates. These materials may allow the machine
to slip, if it is traveling sideways. Keep travel speed very low.
When traveling downhill, drive slowly and use the engine as a brake.
When traveling downhill with the machine being pushed by its own weight, the machine may steer in the opposite
direction, so be careful.
Reverse steering when traveling downhill -3 See 12.7.2 TURNING WHILE DESCENDING
A SLOPE.
INCORRECT
) When working on snow or icy roads, even a slight slope may cause the machine to slip to the side, so always
travel at low speed and avoid sudden starting, stopping, or turning.
+ When there has been heavy snow, the road shoulder and objects placed beside the road are buried in the snow
and cannot be seen, so always carry out snow-clearing
operations carefully.
+ Avoid operating your machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs,
and deep ditches. If these areas
collapse, your machine could fall or tip over and result in serious injury or death. Remember that the soil after
heavy rain or blasting is weakened in these areas.
+ Earth laid on the ground and the soil near ditches are loose. They can collapse under the weight or vibration of
your machine.
+ Install the HEAD GUARD if working in areas where there is danger of falling rocks and dirt.
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