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Watch your 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.
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Understand ROPS functions (with ROPS)
• Ensure that there is no loose bolt, crack nor rust on the bodies and the attaching portions,
of ROPS.
• Tighten bolts with the specified torques after ROPS are removed.
Tightening torque :
883 N
･
m
• Do not weld nor drill holes to the ROPS parts without the permissions from SAKAI,
because it may decrease strengths of the ROPS.
1.3 Before Starting the Engine
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It is confirmed that hood and door is closed
• Please confirm hood and door has put it away in the confirmation before it gets on.
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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 pressed down to the full extent. Check to be sure that
the brake pedal can be fully pressed down without difficulty when you twist your body for
reverse run.
• Adjust the seat to allow proper operation of the steering wheel, levers, switches, etc.
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Secure good visibility (with CABIN)
• Keep the windowpanel clean.
• Lock the windows and doors no matter whether they are open or closed.
• Do not leave the doors half-closed.
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Secure forward and backward visibilities
• Adjust the rear view mirrors and under mirrors for good visibility. If dirty, clean them. If
damaged, replace.
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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.
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Do not use worn tires (Tire installed)
• Tires may be damaged when they are scratched on curb stones, when the machine runs
over irregular surfaces of roads or projections on roads, and when the machine is operated
suddenly.
• Continued use of damaged tires will cause them to blow out. Replace them with new
ones.
1.2 Preparation for Safe Operation
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Clean the step, operator’s station and floor board and brake pedal
• Do not place parts, tools or unnecessary articles on the step, operator’s station and floor
board.
• Keep the step, floor board, brake pedal, 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.
