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CHAPTER 3. PROCEDURES BEFORE STARTING
Safety Instructions
Before Operating the machine the following safety
instructions must be observed.
• Read and fully understand this manual, before
you start operating the machine.
• Never operate the machine while under the in-
fluence of alcohol, medication or any other
drugs.
• Wear the required protective clothing for safe
machine operation.
• When mounting or dismounting the machine al-
ways face the machine and use the hand rails
and steps provided. Always use both hands and
one foot or one hand and both feet. Never jump
off the machine.
The cab has 2 exit points, which are as follows:
• Both the left and right cab access door (for nor-
mal access and exiting of the cab).
• Emergency exit (right side window). The window
is removed by pulling the emergency exit tag (1)
to remove the rubber molding and then pushing
the windows out of the frame.
Running In Instructions
The machine's run in period is the First 100 hour of
operation. The machine MUST be serviced at 100
hour to ensure maximum machine service life.
The 100 hour service MUST ONLY be done by
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Procedures Before Starting
Safety Rules
Operator Duties
The operator must know the rules and safety as-
pects of the site. The operator must study the
following rules and become aware of how to avoid
serious injury and/or machine damage.
• It is the operator's duty to report all damage and
wear which may endanger the operator or cause
damage to the machine.
• Only trained personnel may operate the ma-
chine.
• Check that a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag is not at-
tached to the steering wheel. If the tag is
attached, do not operate the machine.
• Complete the Daily Walk Round Check (refer to
next instruction). If any defects are found, do not
operate the machine. Attach the "DO NOT
OPERATE" tag to the steering wheel and re-
move the machine key.
• Report all defects and problems encountered
during the Daily Walk Round Check to the serv-
ice personnel.
Daily Walk Round Check
The Daily Walk Round Check must always be car-
ried out before operating the machine at the
beginning of a work shift or after a change of opera-
tor during a shift.
The operator starts his check at the left of the ma-
chine and walks around the machine in a clockwise
direction.
Note: The machine must be parked in the straight
ahead position on firm, level ground with the bin
down and the park/emergency brake applied.
It is recommended that the machine is thoroughly
washed before starting the Walk Round Check.
The following is a list of the tasks required in the
Daily Walk Round Check. For a more detailed de-
scription of the tasks refer to the
Service Checks in Chapter 9.
The service decal located on the side of the cab lists
the scheduled service needs (maintenance sched-
ule) and is useful for locating the items.
Daily or 10 Hourly
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