Case 721G Stage IV, Operator'S Manual

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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Intended use
This wheel loader, with standard equipment and attachments is intended to be used for digging and general earth
moving purposes such as land leveling, truck loading, and material rehandling.
DO NOT use this machine for any application or purpose other than those described in this manual, decals, or other
product safety information provided with the machine. These materials define the machine's intended use.
Consult an authorized dealer on changes, additions or modifications that can be required for this machine to comply
with various applications and/or country regulations and safety requirements.
Before permitting a new operator on this machine, make certain:
• That the operator has received the necessary training to operate the machine correctly and safely.
• That the operator has read and understands the instructions given in this manual.
All persons who will be operating this machine shall possess a valid local vehicle operating permit and/or other appli-
cable local age work permits.
• Travel with a full bucket rolled-back and lowered as much as possible to ensure maximum visibility, stability and
safety to a travelling machine. Operate the machine at a speed adequate to the working conditions in the site and
slow enough to ensure complete control at all times.
• Do not use the machine for another purpose than intended by the manufacturer and outlined in this manual.
• Do not use the machine on higher speeds than allowed by the load and environment. A wet surface or other low
adherence conditions may increase the braking distance or result in vehicle instability. Adapt your traveling speed
according to the load of the vehicle and the characteristics of the road.
• Always check the conditions and carrying capacity of bridges and ramps before driving over them.
• Do not use the machine without wearing the seat restraint system during activities where roll over or tip-over hazard
exist. The ROPS cab or ROPS structure will only be fully effective when the driver remains attached to the seat.
• Do not use equipment mounted on the machine which is not correctly matching and firmly fixed. Such equipment
may increase the risk of roll-over and hit the machine when coming loose.
• Do not use the machine beyond its limits of dynamic stability. High speed, abrupt maneuvers and fast and short
cornering will increase the risk of roll-over.
• Take the necessary precautions to always be aware of the possible presence of bystanders. Do not work if by-
standers are within the range of the operation of the machine. Keep people away from the machine during work;
bystanders must leave the working area.
• Do not allow riders on the machine. Do not allow people standing on the access way or step to the cab when the
machine is moving. Your view to the left-hand will be obstructed and a rider risks to fall from the machine during
unforeseen or abrupt movements.
• Always stay clear from implements operating area. When operating lift controls ensure bystanders are not near
operating areas.
• A machine has only one operator station and is a one man operated vehicle. Other people on or around the machine
during normal operation are not allowed.
• The machine is intended to be used under normal conditions for the applications described in this manual. If the
machine is used for other purposes or in dangerous environments, for example in a flammable or explosive atmos-
phere, special safety regulations must be followed and the machine must be equipped for use in these environments.
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