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SAFE OPERATION
Careful operation is your best insurance against an
accident.
Read and understand this section carefully, before
operating the excavator.
Every user, however experienced, should carefully read
and understand this section and those of the attachments
and accessories before operating the excavator. The
owner is obliged to inform all operators of these
instructions in detail.
Keep this manual in the storage place. (See "Where to
keep Operator's Manual" in "MAINTENANCE" section.)
1.
BEFORE OPERATION
1. Know your equipment and its limitations. Read and
understand this entire manual before attempting to
start and operate the excavator.
2. Obey the danger, warning and caution labels on the
machine.
3. For your safety, a ROPS/FOPS (Roll-Over Protective
Structure, Falling Objects Protective Structure.) with a
seat belt is installed by KUBOTA. Always use the seat
belt when the machine is equipped with a ROPS/
FOPS as this combination will reduce the risk of
serious injury or death, should the excavator be upset.
Do not modify any structural members of the ROPS by
welding, drilling, bending, grinding or cutting, as this
may weaken the structure. If any component is
damaged, replace it. Do not attempt repairs. If the
ROPS is loosened or removed for any reason, make
sure all parts are reinstalled correctly. Tighten
mounting bolts to proper torque.
4. Include ROPS/ FOPS structure compliance to
standards ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 complies with
OSHA regulations.
5. The seat belt must be inspected regularly and
replaced if frayed or damaged.
(1) Seat belt
6. Always sit in the operator's seat when starting engine
or operating levers or controls.
7. Study control lever pattern A and pattern B. Then
choose the one which is most familiar.
Familiarize yourself with the pattern selected by
operating the unit slowly and at low engine speed.
A Engage the lever lock to prevent accidental pattern
change.
(1) Pattern selector lever
(Two Pattern Selection System:TPSS)
(2) Lever lock
8. Do not operate the excavator while under the influence
of alcohol, medication, controlled substances or while
fatigued.
SAFE OPERATION
(A) "Pattern A"
(B) "Pattern B"
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