Kubota KX080-3, Operator'S Manual

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1 SAFE OPERATION
SAFE OPERATION
The best insurance against accidents is to abide by the
safety regulations.
Read and understand this section carefully, before
operating the excavator.
Every user, however experienced, should carefully read
and understand this section and those of the attachments
and accessories before taking the excavator into
operation. The owner is obliged to inform the operators of
these instructions in detail.
Keep this manual in the storage place. (See "Where to
keep Operator's Manual" in "MAINTENANCE" section.)
1. Make yourself acquainted with the excavator and be
aware of its limits. Read the operating instructions
carefully before starting the excavator.
2. Obey the danger, warning and caution labels on the
machine.
3. For your safety, a ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I)
with a seat belt is installed by KUBOTA.
A ROPS: Roll-Over Protective Structure
A
OPG (Top Guard Level I): Operator Protective
Guards of Top Guard Level I
OPG (Top Guard Level I) in accordance with
ISO10262 is equivalent in definition to FOPS (Falling
Object Protective Structure).
Always use the seat belt when the machine is
equipped with a ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I) as
this combination will reduce the risk of serious injury or
death, should the excavator be upset or falling objects
occur.
Do not modify any structural members of the ROPS/
OPG (Top Guard Level I) by welding, drilling, bending,
grinding or cutting, as this may weaken the structure.
If any component is damaged, replace it. Do not
attempt repairs. If the ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I)
is loosened or removed for any reason, make sure all
parts are reinstalled correctly. Tighten mounting bolts
to proper torque.
4. ROPS meets requirements of ISO 12117-2.
OPG (Top Guard Level I) meets requirements of
OSHA 1926 1003/ISO 10262.
5. The seat belt must be inspected regularly and
replaced if damaged.
6. Always sit in the operator's seat when starting engine
or operating levers or controls.
7. Study control lever pattern A and pattern B. Then
choose the one which is most familiar. Familiarize
yourself with the pattern selected by operation slowly
at low engine speed.
A
Engage the lever lock to prevent accidental pattern
change.
8. Do not operate the excavator while under the influence
of alcohol, medication, controlled substances or while
fatigued.
1. BEFORE OPERATION
(1) Seat belt
(1) Pattern selector lever
(Two Pattern Selection System:TPSS)
(2) Lever lock knob