Case 580ST, Operator'S Manual

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3 - CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
Parking brake lever
DANGER
Run-over hazard!
Apply the parking brake before leaving the cab.
Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Avoid injury and/or machine damage!
Apply the parking brake only when the machine is stationary. While driving, apply the parking brake
only in an emergency. The braking action is abrupt.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Unexpected machine movement!
Before you turn the operator's seat around to the backhoe operation position, shift the direction con-
trol lever and the transmission to neutral and apply the parking brake.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
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Located on the right of the operator’s seat (with the seat
in the loader attachment position), this lever
(1) enables
the machine to be immobilized.
Raise the lever to immobilize the machine (wheels
braked). In this position, the indicator lamp on the in-
strument panel turns on. Press and hold down the push
button on the tip of the lever and then lower the lever
to release the brakes (wheels are free to rotate). In this
position, the lamp on the instrument panel is out.
If the gear is engaged when the parking brake is activated,
it will actuate the warning buzzer and the symbol “parking
brake alarm” will appear on the display.
NOTICE: NEVER try to move the machine when the lever
is in the raised position.
NOTICE: Before stopping the engine, make sure the lever
is in the raised position.
WARNING
Equipment failure could cause accident or in-
jury!
Before operating the machine, check for cor-
rect operation of steering, brakes, hydraulic
controls, instruments, and safety equipment.
Make sure the transmission control lever is in
the neutral position. Make all adjustments be-
fore operating the machine.
Failure to comply could result in death or se-
rious injury.
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