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Health &
Safety
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PRACTICE SAFE OPERATION
• Ear protection required when operating this equipment.
• Exposure to loud noise can cause impairment
or loss of hearing.
• For foot protection, wear steel toe shoes or
toe pads.
• Keep away from the machine’s articulation
area (crush zone) when the engine is run-
ning.
PROPER VENTIlATION
• Never operate unit in a poorly ventilated or enclosed area.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of exhaust gases.
• Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death.
PREVENT BYPASS STARTING
• Avoid possible injury or death from engine runaway.
• Do not bypass seat interlock or neutral interlock or engine will start with safety
interlocks bypassed.
• Start engine only from operator’s station with control lever in neutral.
WEAR PROTECTIVE ClOTHING
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job.
• Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.
• Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect
against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
• Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Do not
wear radio or music headphones while operating machine.
HOT SURFACES
• Muffler, engine, and engine shroud may be hot.
• Allow all components in the engine compartment to cool before performing any
service work.
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