Kubota — 0000015455.book

SAFE OPERATION - 4 7. When the working light and CAB light alone do not provide sufficient visibility, prepare additional stationary artificial lighting and observe safety rules for night work. 8. When towing the excavator or pulling a load, the load must be less than the strength of the towing line attached to excavator. 5. Never allow children to operate the machine even under adult supervision. 6. Never allow children to play on the machine or on the attachments. 7. Use extra caution when backing up. Look behind and down to make sure the area clear before moving. 3. AFTER OPERATION Before leaving the machine, A Park the excavator on a firm, flat and level surface.

If this is not possible, park across the slope. A Lower the attachments and the dozer blade to the ground. A Stop the engine. A Release pressure in the hydraulic system. A Lock all control levers. A Remove the key. A Lock the cab door (if equipped) (1) Tow line 9. The towing eye should not be used for tie down or lifting of the machine. 10.When the excavator is parked or left unattended on a slope, be sure to put the bucket on the ground and place all control levers in neutral position, then brace the tracks with chocks. A When working in groups, always let the others know what you are going to do before you do it. Keep others away from the machine working area.

Be sure to lock the boom swing pedal when the boom swing function is not used. 11.For details of operating the excavator, see the "EXCAVATOR OPERATION" section. C Safety for children Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children generally are attracted to machines and the work they do. 1. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 2. Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of another responsible adult. 3. Be alert and shut your machine down if children enter the work area. 4. Never carry children on your machine. There is not a safe place for them to ride.

They may fall off and be run over or interfere with your control of the machine. (1) Pilot control lock lever (A) "UNLOCK" (B) "LOCKED" Max. drawbar pull at coupling hook 72 kN (7340 kgf) Max. vertical load at coupling hook 40 kN (4080 kgf)