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3.2 Explanation of components Operation
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3.2.6 Safety bar
WARNING
z When carrying out maintenance or transporting the machine,
always set the safety bar to the LOCK position.
z If the machine is transported or lifted when the safety bar is
not locking the frame, the machine may suddenly articulate.
If the machine articulates, it may cause serious personal
injury to people in the surrounding area.
z Always lock the frame lock bar when transporting or lifting
the machine. Always remove the safety bar for travel opera-
tions. If it is not removed, the steering wheel cannot be used
for steering, and this may lead to serious damage or injury.
The safety bar is a device to lock the front frame and rear frame
so that machine does not articulate.
LOCK position:
Always set to this position when transporting or lifting machine.
FREE position:
Always set to this position when machine travels.
WARNING
Insert the lock pin of the safety bar securely, then fit the linchpin.
If it is not inserted fully and a load is applied, there is danger that
it might come out and that the safetybar may be deformed.
When locking the safety bar, lock it as follows.
1. Insert safety lock pin (1) securely into hinge (2) at the bottom
of the front frame.
2. Always secure it with supplied linchpin (3).
GK050019
Lock
Free
GK050088
1
2
3