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SAFETY
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FAILURE IN OPERATION
• In the event of poor performance or machine failure,
stop the machine immediately and report the matter.
Take measures to prevent further use until the
malfunction is corrected (Place a DO NOT OPERATE
tag on the control panel, remove the key, turn off all
power sources, etc.) Before working on any hydraulic
or electrical circuits, refer to the maintenance sections
in this manual.
• Support or lower all attachments to the ground before
leaving or servicing the vehicle.
MACHINE OPERATION
• Operator’s station sound level is 88 dB; hearing
protection is required during use.
• Check all controls in a clear area and make sure the
machine is operating correctly.
• Dust, fog, smoke, snow, etc., may decrease your vision
and cause an accident. Stop the machine or decrease
the speed until you can see everything around you in
the work area.
• Contact with high voltage power lines, underground
cables, etc., can cause serious injury or death from
electrocution.
• Before you operate in an area with high voltage lines or
cables, contact your utility companies or one of the
Digging Hot Line numbers. You MUST HAVE THE
POWER DISCONNECTED OR KEEP A SAFE
WORKING DISTANCE from the lines or cables. You
must know the safe working distance from the high
voltage power equipment and must know any federal,
state/provincial or local safety codes or regulations that
apply to the job site.
• Electrical cables, gas pipes, water pipes or other
underground objects can cause injury or death. Learn
the location of underground hazards before you
operate your machine in a new area.
• If this machine turns over, you can be injured or killed.
Do not operate if weather, road or earth conditions will
not permit safe operation on a hill, ramp, or rough
ground.
• Stay away from hazardous areas such as ditches,
overhangs, etc. Walk around the work area before you
start and look for hazards.
• Be alert and always know the locations of all workers in
your area. Keep all other persons completely away
from your machine. Injury or death can result if you do
not follow these instructions.
• If your view of the work area is not clear, always have
a signal person direct your movement. Know and
understand each signal from the signal person before
you start.
• Operate the machine controls from the operators
position only.
• DO NOT operate this machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• NEVER allow anyone in the trench while digging.
PARKING THE MACHINE
• When you park the machine, select level ground
whenever possible. If you must park on a slope or
incline, position the machine at right angles to the
slope.
• Before you leave the operators area, always support or
lower all attachments to the ground, stop the engine
and remove the key.
• Follow the instructions in this manual for parking the
machine.
CAST DUCTILE IRON
• Before you weld, cut or drill holes in a part on this
machine, make sure the part is not cast ductile iron.
See your dealer if you do not know if a part is cast
ductile iron.
• Unauthorized modifications to cast ductile iron parts
can cause injury or death. Welding, cutting or drilling
can cause cast ductile iron to break. Do not weld, cut
or drill to repair or to attach items to cast ductile iron
parts on this machine.
WARNING:
Shut off engine and remove key
before performing any maintenance or repair
work.
WARNING:
Hearing protection required
when operating this machine.