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7. PRECAUTIONS DURING
A
OPERATION
WARNING:
For reasons of safety, al-
ways follow these safety precautions.
7.1 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1 SAFETY AT WORKSITE 1
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 conditions
of
the worksite.
Determine
the best and safest method of operation.
Make the slope as horizontal
as possible before continuing
opera-
tions.
If you need to operate
on a street, protect pedestrians
and cars by
designating
a person for worksite
traffic duty or by installing fences
around the worksite.
If water lines, gas lines, and high-voltage
electrical
lines may be bur-
ied under the worksite, contact each utility and identify 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 cross-
ing a river. NEVER be in water which is in excess of the permissible
water depth.
Permissible
water depth
See n 12.11 "PRECAUTIONS
FOR OPERATION."
FIRE PREVENTION
1
Thoroughly
remove wood chips, leaves, paper and other flammable
things accumulated
on 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 12.1.1 "WALK-AROUND
CHECK."
Be sure a fire extinguisher
is present and working.
-f IN OPERATOR'S
CAB 1
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Do not leave tools or spare parts lying around in the operator's
compartment.
They may damage or break the
control levers or switches. Always put them in the tool box on the front right side of the revolving
frame of in
the tool box(es) on the undercarriage.
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Keep the cab floor, controls, steps and handrails free of oil, grease, snow, and excess dirt.
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