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SAFETY
SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION
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STARTING ENGINE WITH BOOSTER CABLES
If any mistake is made in the method of connecting the booster
cables, it may cause the battery to explode, so always do as
follows.
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When starting with a booster cable, carry out the starting
operation with two workers (one worker sitting in the opera-
tor's seat and the other working with the battery).
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When starting from another machine, do not allow the two
machines to touch.
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When connecting the booster cables, turn the starting
switch OFF position for both the normal machine and prob-
lem machine. There is a hazard that the machine will move
when the power is connected.
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Be sure to connect the positive (+) cable first when install-
ing the booster cables. Disconnect the negative (-) cable
(ground side) first when removing them.
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When removing the booster cables, be careful not to let the
booster cable clips touch each other or to let the clips touch
the machine.
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Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when start-
ing the engine with booster cables.
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When connecting a normal machine to a problem machine
with booster cables, always use a normal machine with the
same battery voltage as the problem machine.
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For details of the starting procedure when using booster cables, see “Starting Engine with Booster Cables (3-
148)“ in the OPERATION section.
TOWING 2
SAFETY RULES FOR TOWING
Serious injury or death could result if a disabled machine is towed incorrectly or if there is a mistake in the selec-
tion or inspection of the wire rope.
For towing, see “TOWING THE MACHINE (3-144)“.
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Always check that the wire rope used for towing has ample strength for the weight of the machine being
towed.
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Never use a wire rope which has cut strands (A), reduced
diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is danger that the rope
may break during the towing operation.
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Always wear leather gloves when handling wire rope.
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Never tow a machine on a slope.
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During the towing operation, never stand between the towing machine and the machine being towed.
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Operate the machine slowly and be careful not to apply any sudden load to the wire rope.