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SAFETY
Operating Precautions
Ensure good visibility
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When working in dark places, turn on the
machine’s working lights and headlights
and/or provide extra stationary lighting if
necessary.
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When visibility is poor due to severe
weather (fog, snow or rain), stop operating
the machine and wait until conditions
improves.
Do not permit riders on the machine
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Do not allow anyone to ride on any part of
the machine at any time while traveling.
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Do not allow anyone to be on any part of
the machine while operating.
Check for safety in the
surrounding area before starting
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Understand the machine limitations.
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Use a signal person where clearances are
close or your vision is obstructed.
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Never allow anyone to enter the slewing
(swing) radius and machine path.
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Signal your intention to move by sounding
the horn.
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There are blind spots to the rear of the
machine.
If necessary, swing the cab around before
backing up to check that the area is safe
and clear.
Check the position of the under-
carriage (tracks) before traveling
Before operating the travel levers, check
to make sure that the dozer blade is to the
front oft he operator’s seat. BE AWARE that
when the dozer blade is to the rear of the
operator’s seat, the travel levers operate in
the opposite direction to when the dozer
blade is in the front.
Dozer blade