Takeuchi TB175W, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
Operating Precautions
Excavators are not designed for
lifting loads
The machine is specifically designed for
excavation work and has no safety devices
for crane operation. Extreme caution should
be used if the excavator is used for lifting.
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Never lift loads in excess of capacity.
Overload will cause the machine to roll and
can result in serious injury or death.
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All rated lift capacities are based on
the machine being level and on a firm
supporting surface. For safe working
loads, the user is expected to make due
allowance for the particular job conditions
such as soft or uneven ground, non-level
condition, side loads, dynamic or jerked
loads, hazardous conditions, experience
of personnel, etc. The operator and
other personnel should fully acquaint
themselves with the operator’s manual
before operating this machine, and rules
for safe operation of equipment shall be
adhered to at all times.
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Failure of the bucket linkage or slings could
result if chains or slings are incorrectly
attached, resulting in serious injury or
death.
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Do not attempt to pull stumps out of the
ground while using the machine as a crane.
The loads imposed on the machine under
this use are completely unknown.
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Never allow any personnel to stand on
or under lifted loads or even within the
maneuvering area.
Cautions on Towing
When towing, selecting the wrong wire rope,
inspecting improperly, or towing in the wrong
way could lead to accidents resulting in
serious injury or death.
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The wire rope breaking or coming detached
could be extremely dangerous. Use a wire
rope suited for the required towing force.
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Do not use a wire rope that is kinked,
twisted or otherwise damaged.
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Do not apply strong loads abruptly to the
wire rope.
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Use safety gloves when handling the wire
rope.
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Make sure there is an operator on the
machine being towed as well as on the
machine that is towing.
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Never tow on slopes.
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Do not let anyone near the wire rope while
towing.
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