. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING 2 - 20 When travelin g on flat ground, keep the wor k equipment 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 i n) high above the ground. When travelin g on rough ground, travel at l ow speed and do not operate the st eering suddenly. There is dan ger that the machine may turn over . The work equipment may h it the ground surface and cause the machine to lose its balance , or may damage the machine or st Avoid travelin g over obstacles when pos sible. If the machine has to travel over an obstacle, keep the w ork equipment close to the groun d and travel at low speed .
Never travel over obstacles whi ch make the machine tilt stro When travelin g or carrying out operations , always keep a safe distance from people, structures, or othe ontact with them. g over bridges or structures coming into c When passin structure is str ong enough to support the w eight of the machine. When travelin g on public roads, check fi d follow their instructions. authorities an When operati ng in tunnels, under bridges, under electric wires, or other place , operate slowly and be extremely equipment hit Do not appro ach the edge of a cliff careles sly.
When dropping soil ov er a cliff for b anking or r eclamation, leave soil of one sc oop at the edge of the cliff an d push it with the next scoo p. When the ma chine passes over the top of a hill or when a load is dumpe d over a cliff, the load is suddenly red uced, and there is d anger that the travel speed r ises suddenly. To prevent t his, lower th e travel spe ed. If the machin e moves with only either side of the blade loaded, its tail may swing. Take care.