Operation; Safety Rules For Operation - Kubota KX61-3 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATION

Safety rules for operation

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The safety instructions (page 12) must be followed.
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The excavator may only be operated according to its approved use (page 15).
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The excavator may only be operated by trained personnel (page 11).
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Do not operate the excavator when under the influence of drugs, medication or alcohol. Stop operation
when getting tired. The operator must be physically capable of operating the excavator safely.
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The excavator should only be operated if all protective devices are fully operational.
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Before starting or working with the excavator, make sure that there is no danger for any person nearby.
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Before starting the excavator, it must be checked for external damage and operability, and the pre-start
checks must be carried out. If defects are detected, the excavator should only be taken into operation after
the defects have been repaired.
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Wear tightly fitting working clothes in accordance with the trade association regulations.
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During the operation of the excavator, nobody except the operator is allowed to be inside the cab or get on
the excavator.
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For getting on and off, the swivel frame should be positioned in an angle which allows the operator to use
the crawler or the step (if applicable) to enter the cab.
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Always stop the engine when leaving the cab. In exceptional cases, e.g. for troubleshooting, the cab can
also be left with the engine running. The operator must make sure that the left control console remains in
an upright position. The controls may only be used while the operator is sitting on the operator's seat.
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During operation, it is forbidden to stretch any part of the body out of the window or cab door, such as
arms, legs, or the body.
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If the operator leaves the excavator (e.g. for breaks or at the end of work), the engine must be stopped and
the excavator must be secured against restarting by removing the key. The cab door must be locked. Be-
fore leaving the excavator, park the machine so that it can not move.
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Whenever work is interrupted, the bucket must always be lowered to the ground.
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Do not allow the engine to run indoors, unless the room is equipped with an exhaust gas extraction system
or otherwise well ventilated. The exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colourless, odourless, and le-
thal gas.
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Never crawl under the excavator before the engine is stopped, the key is removed and the excavator is
secured against moving.
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Never crawl under the excavator if it is only raised with the bucket or the dozer. Always use suitable sup-
ports.
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Operation