Takeuchi TB216, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
precautionS when
Starting
Support your weight in a three point
secure stance when getting on/off the
machine
• Do not jump on or down from the machine.
Never attempt to get on or off the moving
machine.
• When getting on or off the cab, first fully
open the door to the locked position and
check that it does not move (for machines
with cab).
precautionS when Starting
• Climb up/down the steps facing the
machine and holding the handrail to
support your weight in a three point secure
stance (hand and feet).
• Never use the safety lock lever or control
levers as hand holds.
Before starting the machine, ask any
unauthorized personnel to leave the area
Do not start the engine until you are sure it is
safe to start the machine by checking the
following items.
• Walk around the machine and warn the
person who is servicing the machine or is
walking near the machine. Do not start the
machine until you are certain that no one is
around the machine.
• Check if there is a “DO NOT OPERATE”
alert sign or similar sign is on the cab door,
controls or starter switch. If there is one, do
not start the engine or touch any levers.
• Sound the horn to warn people around the
machine.
Sit in the operator’s seat and start the
engine
• Adjust the seat to securely latch it.
• Fasten the seat belt.
• Check if the parking brake is on and all
control levers and pedals are in the neutral
position.
• Check if the safety lock lever is in the lock
position.
• Make sure that no one is near the machine.
• Start and operate the machine only from
the operator’s seat.
• Never attempt to start the engine by
shorting across the starter terminals.