Kato SR-300L, Instruction Manual

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WARNING
4) While driving, keep checking the air pressure gauge which
displays the air pressure for the foot brake.
Reduced air pressure leads to a large reduction in braking
capacity, so close observation is required. If the low air
pressure warning lamp lights and an intermittent buzzer
sounds while the machine is in motion, bring the machine to
rest in the nearest available safe place and inspect the air pipe
system.
5) Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Doing
so could increase the brake and brake fluid temperature and
result in "fading or vapor lock", which could cause an
accident.
6) Braking on a downhill
Be particularly careful braking when going downhill.
Excessive braking can reduce the air pressure and cause the
brakes to stop working. Reduce speed adequately by
downshifting or using the exhaust brake. When downshifting,
downshift one gear at a time. Downshifting 2 or 3 gears at
once could damage the engine, transmission or other drive
equipment.
(15) When driving into puddles, be careful to prevent water from
getting on electrical systems, which could cause short circuiting
or other damage that might disable control functions.