Takeuchi TB1160W, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Use a signal person and a flag person
Learn how to use the hand signals required
for particular jobs and make sure who has
the responsibility for signaling.
• All personnel must fully understand all the
signals.
• The operator must respond to signals only
from the appointed signal person, but must
obey a stop signal at any time from
anyone.
• The signal person must stand in a clearly
visible location when giving signals.
Precautions when standing up from or
leaving the operator’s seat
• Before standing up from the operator’s
seat to open/close the window or remove/
install the lower window, lower the working
equipment to the ground, raise the safety
lock lever to engage the lock and stop the
engine. If any control is accidentally
touched when the safety lock levers is
lowered (unlocked), the machine will
suddenly move and cause serious injury or
death.
• Be careful not to touch the operating levers
when raising or lowering the safety lock
lever.
• Before leaving the operator’s seat, lower
the working equipment to the ground, set
the locking devices securely to the lock
position and stop the engine. Also, be sure
to remove the key, lock the cab, fuel filler
cap and covers, take the key with you and
store it in a specified place.
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