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Operate Safely
WARNING! Do not dig under the machine.
A cave-in
could result and the machine could fall into the
excavation, resulting in death or serious injury.
Avoid Silica Dust
Cutting or drilling concrete or rock containing quartz
may result in exposure to silica dust.
Do not exceed
Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) to silica dust as
determined by OSHA or other worksite rules and
regulations.
Use a respirator, water spray or other
means to control dust. Silica dust can cause lung
disease and is known to cause cancer.
Operation In Flammable/Explosive Atmosphere
WARNING!
Avoid possible death or serious injury.
Never operate an excavator in these areas. Use of
these excavators in explosive atmospheres can
result in fires and explosions, causing death or
serious injury.
Use Caution Near
Excavation Edge –
Do Not Undercut
Machine
Avoid
Silica Dust
Do Not Operate In
Explosive/Flammable
Atmosphere
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Operate Safely
Towing
Many compact excavators may not be towed. Refer to
the manufacturer’s manual(s) for specific towing
instructions.
Never straddle a tow line or stand near a tow line
under tension.
Parking
Park the machine in a designated area out of traffic,
preferably on level ground. (See page 39,
Machine
Shutdown
.)
If freezing conditions are expected, the tracks should be
first cleared of mud and dirt and the machine parked on
planks or suitable debris.
Public roads are not suitable for parking. If the machine
is disabled or you must park on a public road, barricade
and mark the machine according to local and worksite
regulations.
Consult
Manufacturer’s
Manual Before
Towing
