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* Failure to follow this precaution may result in the pole connector in the
container being exposed if the electrolyte falls below the “LOWER” level
mark. This may cause sparks to be produced when the engine is started
and the gas in the container to ignite, resulting in an explosion.
Take sufficient precautions with exhaust gas.
Do not start the engine in an enclosed area. Start the engine outdoors
in an area with sufficient air circulation. If you have to start the engine
indoors, make sure there is sufficient ventilation.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause exhaust-gas poisoning,
which may result in death.
Be sure to check the parking brake.
Check that the brake operation is not faulty and that the parking brake is
not noticeably loose and does not have noticeable play.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause an accident.
Take precautions with high-pressure oil.
Always check whether the fittings and hoses are loose or damaged.
Before disconnecting the fittings and hoses, release the pressure in the
hydraulic circuit.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause the high-pressure oil to
pierce your skin, resulting in an injury.
Turn the engine off during inspections and maintenance.
Be sure to turn the engine off while inspecting, servicing, repairing, or
cleaning the machine.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause you to become pinned under
the machine, resulting in personal injury.
Be sure to replace the covers.
Be sure to replace any covers that were removed during an inspection
or maintenance.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause you to become entangled in
the machine, resulting in personal injury.
Allow hot parts to cool sufficiently before inspection and
maintenance.
Allow parts that become hot such as the muffler and engine to cool
sufficiently before performing an inspection or maintenance.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause burns.
Correctly use the proper tools for the job.
Properly manage and correctly use the proper tools necessary for
inspections and maintenance.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause an accident due to improper
maintenance.
4. When transporting the machine
Do not operate quick start and stop on a running board.
Take sufficient precautions when operating the machine on a slope or a
running board.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause an accident such as the
machine falling or overturning.
Use a running board with sufficient strength, length, and
width.
When loading or unloading the machine onto a truck, be sure to turn the
engine of the truck off on a flat surface that is free from traffic, set the
parking brake to avoid inadvertent movement, and chock the wheels.
The running board should be non-skid and be of sufficient strength,
length, and width to support the machine.
* Failure to follow these precautions may cause an accident such as the
machine falling or overturning.
Move the machine forward when loading it and backward
when unloading it.
When loading the machine onto a truck, move it forward, and when
unloading the machine, move it backward.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause the machine to lose balance,
resulting in an accident such as the machine falling or overturning.
Securely fasten the machine to the truck with a rope or
straps.
When transporting the machine on a truck, set the parking brake and
fasten the machine to the truck with a rope, straps, tie downs, or other
suitable restraining device that has sufficient strength.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause the machine to fall from the
truck bed, resulting in an accident.
