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TO THE OPERATOR OF A DAEWOO EXCAVATOR
Please respect the importance of taking responsibility for your own s afety, and t hat of other people who
may be affected by your actions.
The safety information on the following pages is organized into the following sections:
1.
“General Safety Essentials” on page 5
2.
“Location of Safety Labels” on page 5
3.
“Summary of Safety Precautions for Lifting in Digging Mode” on page 6
4.
“Work-site Precautions” on page 7
5.
6.
7.
8.
“Shipping and Transportation” on page 21
LEARN THE SIGNAL WORDS USED WITH THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The words
"CAUTION"
,
"WARNING"
, and
"DANGER"
used throughout this manual and on decals on the
machine indicate degree of risk of hazards or unsafe practices. All three degrees of risk indicate that safety
is involved. Observe precautions indicated whenever you see the Safety Alert "Triangle," no matter which
signal word appears next to the "Exclamation Point" symbol.
DANGER!
Unsafe use of the excavator could lead to serious injury or death. Operating procedures,
maintenance and equipment practices or traveling or shipping methods that do not follow the
safety guidelines on the following pages could cause serious, potentially fatal injuries or
extensive damage to the machine or nearby property.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Be Prepared - Get To Know All Operating and Safety Instructions.
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. Wherever it appears in this manual or on safety signs on the
machine you should be alert to the potential for personal injury or accidents. Always observe
safety precautions and follow recommended procedures.
CAUTION!
Indicates potential of a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against a generally unsafe practice.
