SAFETY RULES
Reports on accidents show that careless
use of machinery causes a high
percentage of accidents. You can avoid
many accidents by following the safety rules on
these pages. Study these rules carefully and
enforce them on the job.
SAFETY BEFORE STARTING OR
OPERATION
The Crawler should be operated only by persons
approved to do so.
Clothing worn by the operator should be fairly tight
and belted.
Fasten a first aid kit to the Crawler.
Fasten a fire extinguisher to the Crawler. Keep
the extinguisher fully charged. Learn to use it
correctly.
If the Crawler has an unsafe condition, do not
operate. Put a tag on the Track Drive Controls.
Do not start or operate the Crawler unless you are
in the operator's seat.
Before you start the Engine, be sure there is
plenty of ventilation.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-
driven parts.
Fasten a slow-moving vehicle sign to the rear of
the Crawler.
Guards, shields, and other protective devices
must be in place and in good condition.
Before you start or operate the Crawler, clear the
area of all persons and obstacles.
OPERATION SAFETY
When you operate the Crawler, do not allow
anyone to ride on the Crawler or its equipment.
Drive at safe speeds at all times, especially on
rough ground and hillsides.
Carry the Bucket or Blade as low as possible at all
times, especially when you work on a hillside or
back up a steep hill.
Do not drive too close to the edge of a ditch or
excavation.
Watch for overhead wires. Do not touch wires
with any part of the Crawler or its Attachments.
Do not leave your Crawler unattended with the
Engine running.
Keep work areas as level as possible.
When loading logs with the Log Forks, make sure
the logs are balanced.
When you drive out of a ditch or excavation, or up
a steep hillside, or when Crawler is hitched to a
heavy load,
engage Track Drive Controls
slowly
. If the front of the Crawler comes off the
ground, release Track Controls
immediately
.
Do not use the Crawler as a battering ram.
Do not guide cable onto Winch Drum with your
hands.
When you drive the Crawler on a road, use the
correct lights to warn operators of other vehicles.
Before you move any equipment, be sure all
persons are away from the Crawler.
When the Crawler is operating,
only
the operator
should be on it.
If it is necessary to make checks with the Engine
running,
always use two people
...the operator at
the controls should be able to see the person
doing the checking.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS!
BEFORE YOU DISMOUNT
:
Move Track Drive Controls to neutral.
Lock Brake.
Lower all equipment to the ground.
Stop Engine and remove the key.
SERVICE SAFETY
Be sure you understand a service procedure
before you work on the Crawler.
Unauthorized modifications to the Crawler may
impair the function and/or safety and aff e c t
Crawler life.
