. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION OPERATION 2 - 21 CHECKS BEFORE STARTIN G OPERATION hecks, move the machine to a wide area where there are no obstructions, and operate one near the machine. at belt. f the steering, travel, and brake systems. When carrying out the c slowly. Do not allow any Always fasten your se Check the operation o f the steering, travel, and bra ke systems. Check for any abnorm ality in the sound of the mac hine, vibration, heat , smell, or gauges; check also that there is no leakage of oil or If any abnormality is f ound, carry out repairs imme Before traveling or carrying out operations, PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING IN FORWARD OR REVE RSE one in the the area.
Before travelling, ch eck again that there is no surrounding area, and that there are no obstacles. Before travelling, sou nd the horn to warn people in Always operate the m achine only when seated. If another person is all owed on the machine, that pe rson may sit only in the assistant's seat. p alarm (backup warning buzzer) works oor and the window of the operator's Check that the backu properly. Always close the d compartment and che ck that the door lock is appli ed. h cannot be If there is an area to the rear of the machine whic seen, position a signa l person. Take special care n ot to hit other machines or people w hen turning or swinging the machine.
Always be sure to carry out the above precautions ev en when the machine is equipped wit h mirrors.