Takeuchi TL8, 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.
Cautions when standing up from or
leaving the operator’s seat
• Before standing up from the operator’s
seat, lower the bucket to the ground. If the
lift arms must be left in a raised position,
engage the lift arm stopper, set the safety
bar to the lock position and stop the
engine.
If any controls should be accidentally
touched when the safety bar is lowered
(unlocked), the machine will suddenly move
and cause serious injury or death.
• Be careful not to touch the control levers
when raising or lowering the safety bar.
• Before leaving the operator’s seat, lower
the working equipment to the ground, raise
the safety bar to engage the lock and stop
the engine. Also, be sure to remove the
key, lock the door and covers, take it with
you and store it in a specified place.
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