Approved Use; Unapproved Use - Kubota K008-5 Operating Instructions Manual

Approved use

The excavators specified in these operating instructions may only be used for loosening, excavating, picking up,
transporting and dumping soils, rocks and other materials, as well as for work with the dozer or with a breaker.
The load may be transported largely without driving the excavator. Do not exceed the maximum lifting capacity.
Approved use also includes:
Observation of all notes in these operating instructions
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Regular servicing
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Regular safety inspections
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Unapproved use

Any improper use – i.e. any deviation from the information in the "Approved use" section (page 16) of the machine
documented in these operating instructions – is considered unapproved use. This also applies to the non-obser-
vance of the standards and guidelines listed in these operating instructions.
Hazards can occur as a result of improper use. Such improper uses include:
using the machine with defective or improperly installed safety and protective devices,
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using the machine with safety and protective devices that have been tampered with,
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starting the machine by bypassing the battery terminals,
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starting the machine when the operator is not in the operator's place and the controls are not in neutral posi-
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tion,
using the machine when the operator is not in the operator's place,
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use of the machine by persons other than the operator, who is sitting in the operator's place,
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using the machine without wearing a seat belt,
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using the machine under the influence of alcohol, medication, drugs or when tired,
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use of the machine by insufficiently qualified or insufficiently trained operating personnel,
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using the machine in contaminated environments,
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using the machine in potentially explosive areas,
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using the machine in closed rooms without sufficient ventilation,
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using the machine under conditions of extreme temperatures (extreme heat or cold),
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using the machine during a thunderstorm or when there is a possibility of lightning,
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using the machine for underground work,
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using the machine without suitable equipment,
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using the machine with a log grab,
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using the bucket as a hammer to drive posts into the ground,
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Safety rules
W9215-8135-1
06/2021