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1.5.
General Operation Information
1.5.1.
Specified operations
This machine is mainly used for the following operations.
Digging
Trenching
Loading
Grading
Please refer to operation guide and attachment guide for detailed descriptions of the
operating principles.
1.5.2.
Break-in
The machine has been fully adjusted and checked before delivery. If the machine is
operated at full load from beginning, it will accelerate the degradation of performance
and shorten the service life of the machine. Therefore, for the first 100 hours (the time
displayed on the gauge), please limit the load to 80% of the full load during break-in
period.
1.6.
Safety-related information
Most of the accidents related to operation, inspection, maintenance and repair work are
caused by negligence of basic safety precautions and hazard prediction.
By anticipating the conditions where hazards may occur, accidents can be prevented.
Therefore, it is important to be aware of the location and type of hazards. (In order to do so,
operators must have the required training, skills, and tools.)
Read and understand all safety precautions, WARNINGs and accident prevention methods
described in this manual and on the machine. Otherwise you should never operate and
inspect the machine. If these WARNINGs are ignored, injury or death may result.
The safety instructions in this manual and the safety signs used on this machine distinguish
the level of danger that may occur by the following WARNINGs. Precautions to avoid
hazards are also included.
Danger: Indicates that if not avoided, the consequences of the hazard will result in death
or serious injury and is only applicable to the few occasions when the greatest danger
exists.