Daewoo Solar 200W-V, Instructions Manual

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Wheel Excavator Safety
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Do a "pre-start" safety check:
• Walk around your machine before getting in t he operator’s cab. Look for evidence of leaking
fluid, lo ose f asteners, mi saligned a ssemblies or any other indications o f po ssible eq uipment
hazard.
• All equipment covers and machinery safety guards must be in place, to protect against injury
while the machine is being operated.
• Look around the work-site area for potential hazards, or people or property that could be at risk
while operation is in progress.
• NEVER s tart the eng ine i f the re is an y i ndication th at m aintenance o r service wor k is i n
progress, or if a warning tag is attached to controls in the cab.
• A machine that has not been used recently, or is being operated in extremely cold temperatures,
could require a warm-up or maintenance service prior to start-up.
• Check gauges and monitor displays for normal operation prior to starting the engine. Listen for
unusual noises and remain alert for other potentially hazardous conditions at the start of the
work cycle.
NEVER USE ETHER STARTING AIDS
An electric-grid type manifold heater is used for
cold starting. The glowing hea ter ele ment ca n
cause ethe r or othe r s tarting flu id to de tonate,
causing injury.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
NEVER get on or off a moving machine. Do not
jump on /off. The en try/egress pa th s hould b e
clear of mud, oil and spi lls and m ounting
hardware must be kept tight and secure.
Always use handholds and steps, and maintain
at least 3-point contact of hands and feet. Never
use controls as handholds.
NEVER get up from the operator’s seat or leave
the operator’s station and dismount the machine
if the engine is running.
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