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Safety
WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions
2.2
Precaution during operation
2.2.1
Before starting engine
Safety at worksite
Before starting the engine, thoroughly check the area for any
unusual conditions that could be dangerous.
Before starting the engine, examine the terrain and soil con-
ditions of the work site. Determine the best and safest
method of operation.
Make the slope as horizontal as possible before continuing
operations.
If you need to operate on a street, protect pedestrians and
cars by designating a person for work site traffic duty or by
installing fences around the work site.
If water lines, gas lines, and high-voltage electrical lines may
be buried under the work site, contact each utility and iden-
tify their locations. Be careful not to sever or cut any of these
lines.
Check the depth and flow of water before operating in water
or crossing a river. NEVER be in water which is in excess of
the permissible water depth.
Permissible water depth, see "Precautions for operation
(3-137)".
Fire prevention
Thoroughly remove wood chips, leaves, paper and other
flammable things accumulated in the engine compartment.
They could cause a fire.
Check fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic systems for leaks.
Have any leaks repaired. Wipe up any excess oil, fuel or
other flammable fluids.
Check point, see "Walk-around check (3-96)".
Be sure a fire extinguisher is present and working.
PW180-7E0 – VEAM400102
2.2 Precaution during operation
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