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1. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Negligence of these instructions can lead to accidents.
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Mount on or dismount from your machine after it
has come to a complete stop
• For getting on and off, face the machine and use the handrail and step.
• Do not jump on or off a machine, particularly when it is moving.
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To handle the hydraulic fluid
• Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from contact
with hydraulic fluid. It can irritate your eyes.
If the fluid contacts your eyes, flush with clean water for
15 minutes and get medical aid.
• The fluid can also irritate your skin. When handling it,
wear rubber gloves to avoid contact with it. In case of
skin contact, wash with soap and water.
• Be careful not to swallow the fluid. It can cause
diarrhea and emesis.
If swallowed, do not try to vomit. Get medical help
immediately.
1.2 Preparation for Safe Operation
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Clean the step, operator’s station and floor board
• Do not place parts, tools or unnecessary articles on the step, operator’s station and floor
board.
• Keep the step, floor board, controls and handholds free from muds, oil, ice or water, as they
can cause slippage. Repair them if found to be damaged. Tighten loose bolts.
• Keep your boot soles free of oil or muds. They can slip, leading to an accident.
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Inspect your machine before operation
• Check your machine for damage such as cracks and deformation. If found to be abnormal,
operate the machine after taking a proper measure to secure safety.
• Check the level of fluids (fuel, engine oil, coolant, anti-freeze and hydraulic oil). Add as
necessary.
• Check the area where the machine has parked for signs of leakage of oil, fuel and water. If
any leakage is noticeable, determine the cause and make corrections immediately.
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1. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Negligence of these instructions can lead to accidents.
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Know the stopping distance.
• When traveling on a road, bear in mind the stopping
distance. Avoid excessive speed, and abrupt starting
and stopping, and moving in a zigzag direction.
1.3 Before Starting the Engine
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Adjust the operator’s seat to your most effective operating position
• Sit on the operator’s seat. Adjust the seat so that your back will make contact with the seat
back when the brake pedal is depressed to the full extent. Check to be sure that the brake
pedal can be fully depressed without difficulty when you twist your body for reverse run.
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Check that the horn, lamps and gauges work correctly
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Before starting, make certain that each lever is in the neutral position and the
parking brake is applied
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When starting, sound the horn
• Before starting the engine. Make sure there is no one
in the immediate vicinity and there are no obstructions
around the machine.
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Pay attention to ventilation
• Exhaust fumes are dangerous if breathed in. When
starting the engine in an enclosed area, provide good
ventilation with windows and doors opened.
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Do not stand close to the exhaust gas pipe opening
• Exhaust fumes are noxious if breathed in.
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