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9
SAFETY
General Precautions
Use a signal person and flagman
Know and use the hand signals required for
particular jobs and make sure who has the
responsibility for signaling.
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All personnel must fully understand all the
signals.
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The operator shall respond to signals only
from the appointed signal person, but shall
obey a stop signal at any time from
anyone.
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The signal person must stand in a clearly
visible location when giving signals.
Be sure to lock the safety lock lever
before leaving the operator’s seat
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Before leaving the operator’s seat, set the
safety lock lever securely to the lock
position and stop the engine. If any controls
should be touched accidentally when the
safety lock lever has not be locked, the
machine will move suddenly, and cause
severe injury or death.
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Note that the dozer blade and auxiliary
hydraulics controls are not locked, even
when the safety lock lever is set to the lock
position. Do not touch these controls
accidentally.
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Before leaving the operator’s seat, lower
the working equipment, lock the safety lock
lever, and stop the engine. Also, be sure
to remove the key and take it with you.