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1. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Negligence of these instructions can lead to accidents.
1 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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General Precautions
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Read the operator’s manual thoroughly
• Understand the functions of the controls and gauges.
Familiarize yourself with their location and how to
operate them. Understand the meaning of all the
symbols.
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Obey the worksite rules
• Follow the worksite rules such as posted warnings, precautions, and hazards. Follow work
procedures established for your job site.
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Wear protective clothing to suit the work
• Personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, hearing protection, safely shoes
and hard hat.
• Do not wear loose clothing and accessories that could get caught in the controls or
protruded portions of the machine. Do not wear oily clothing.
• According to the type of jobs, wear safety goggles or mask.
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Know the work area in advance
• Know the terrain, geology and conditions of the road surface at the worksite. Beware of
weak spots in the base that could collapse, causing the machine to tip over.
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Provide against an accident
• Decide in advance the means of communication in an emergency. Know the location and
use of a fire extinguisher and first-aid kit.
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Know the capability of the machine
• Thoroughly understand the performance of your machine and correctly operate the
machine to meet the requirements of the job site. Operating the machine beyond its
capabilities may lead to an accident. Use your machine within its capability.
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