Takeuchi TL8, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS WHEN PREPARING
Always keep the machine clean
• Wipe off any oil, grease, mud, snow or ice,
to prevent accidents due to slipping.
• Remove all loose objects and unnecessary
devices from the machine.
• Remove any dirt, oil or grease from the
engine area to prevent fires.
• Clean around the operator’s seat and
remove any unnecessary object from the
machine.
Perform inspection and maintenance
every day
Failure to identify or repair the irregularities or
damage on machine can lead to accidents.
• Before operating, perform the specified
inspection and make prompt repairs where
necessary.
• If a failure occurs and the operation
becomes impossible or the engine fails,
immediately stop the machine by following
the shutdown procedure, and keep
machine securely parked until the
malfunction is corrected.
AG7A020
Check the strength of the bridge
When traveling over a bridge or a structure,
check the permissible load. If the strength is
insufficient, reinforce the bridge or the
structure.