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SAFETY

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Operating Precautions

Ensure good visibility

  When working in dark places, turn on the 

machine’s  working  lights  and  headlights 
and/or provide extra stationary lighting if 
necessary.

  When  visibility  is  poor  due  to  severe 

weather (fog, snow or rain), stop operating 
the  machine  and  wait  until  conditions 
improves.

Do not permit riders on the 
machine

  Do not allow anyone to ride on any part of 

the machine at any time while traveling.

  Do not allow anyone to be on any part of 

the machine while operating.

Check for safety in the 
surrounding area before starting

  Understand the machine limitations.

  Use a signal person where clearances are 

close or your vision is obstructed.

  Never allow anyone to enter the slewing 

(swing) radius and machine path.

  Signal your intention to move by sounding 

the horn.

  There  is  a  blind  spot  in  the  rear  of  the 

machine. 

  Before traveling in reverse, check that the 

area is safe and clear.

Summary of Contents for TB1140

Page 1: ...S MANUAL Read and understand these instructions Failure to do so can cause injury or death WARNING OPERATOR S MANUAL E TB1140 TB1140 Book No AN2E003 Serial No 514200001 Hydraulic Excavator Original in...

Page 2: ...this ma chine can cause injury or death Read and understand this manual before performing any op eration inspection or maintenance on this machine Always store this manual near at hand preferably on...

Page 3: ...sed to alert against operators and maintenance personnel about situations which can result in possible damage to the machine and its components It is impossible to foresee every possible circumstance...

Page 4: ...as well as safety instructions to be heeded during these operations Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthemachine please contact a Takeuchi sales or service outlet INTRODUCTION Manual storage compartment A com...

Page 5: ...cuit One touch engine deceleration button Engine emergency stop idle system Travel motor are equipped with shock less valves for smooth starts and stops Break in period When the machine is new heed th...

Page 6: ...5 CONTENTS Introduction 2 Machine Description 3 Safety 7 Controls 35 Operation 77 Transport 105 Maintenance 109 Troubleshooting 165 Speci cations 181 Options 199 Index 223...

Page 7: ...eneral Precautions 8 Preparing Precautions 12 Starting Precautions 14 Operating Precautions 16 Stopping Precautions 23 Transporting Precautions 24 Maintenance Precautions 25 Safety Signs Decals 32 SAF...

Page 8: ...ot operate the machine if the ambient temperatureishigherthan 45 C 113 F or lower than 15 C 5 F If operated at an ambient temperature of higher than 45 C 113 F the engine may overheat and cause the en...

Page 9: ...visible location when giving signals Provide a re extinguisher and rst aid kit Know where a re extinguisher and rst aid kit are located and understand how to use them Know how to contact emergency ass...

Page 10: ...t before cutting or welding Remove all trash or debris from the machine Make sure that oily rags or other ammable material are not stored on the machine Handle all solvents and dry chemicals according...

Page 11: ...y the use of a non approved attachment Never modify the machine Unauthorized modi cations to this machine can cause injury or death Never make unauthorized modi cations to any part of this machine Exh...

Page 12: ...into account the safety of pedestrians and vehicles Use a agman and or signals Fence off the working area and prohibit entry to unauthorized persons Whenworkinginwaterorcrossingshallow streams or cree...

Page 13: ...ent Do not leave the parts or tools around the operator s seat Do not leave any plastic bottles in the operator s compartment or attach any suction cups on the window glass The plastic bottle or sucti...

Page 14: ...e engine until you are sure it is safe Before starting check or perform the following Walk around the machine and warn all personnel who may be servicing the machine or are in the machine path Do not...

Page 15: ...found follow the shutdown procedure and report the malfunction Warm up the engine and hydraulic uid Observeallgaugesorwarninginstruments for proper operation Listen for unusual noises Test engine spe...

Page 16: ...not allow anyone to ride on any part of the machine at any time while traveling Do not allow anyone to be on any part of the machine while operating Check for safety in the surrounding area before sta...

Page 17: ...ew swing while traveling If you must operate the hoe attachment while traveling operate at speeds slow enough so you have complete control at all times When a load greater than a set value is applied...

Page 18: ...ed Do not travel down slopes in reverse Ongrass deadleaves wetmetalorfrozen surfaces the machine may slide sideways even on very gentle slopes Make sure the machine never faces sideways with respect t...

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