7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION AWARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. Traveling on hills, banks or slopes over or slipping. that are steep could result in the machine tipping On hills, banks or slopes, carry the 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches) above work equipment to the ground to over. work equipment closer to the ground, approximately the ground. In case of emergency, quickly lower the help the machine stop and prevent it from tipping Do not change direction on slopes. Avoid sideways travel whenever possible: rather travel up and down the slopes. Do not travel up and down on grass, fallen leaves, and wet steel plates.
These materials may allow the machine to slip, if it is traveling sideways. Keep travel speed very low. When traveling downhill, drive slowly and use the engine as a brake. When traveling downhill with the machine being pushed by its own weight, the machine may steer in the opposite direction, so be careful when steering. Reverse steering when traveling downhill + see “12.7.2 TURNING WHILE DESCENDING A SLOPE”. INCORRECT - VISIBILITY l Turn ON the head lamps and rear lamp, when working at night or at dark sites. Provide additional lights for the worksite if necessary. l If visibility is diminished by fog, snow or rain, stop operation.
Wait until there is adequ- ate visibility for safe operation. l Snow-covered and frozen ground may allow the machine to slip sideways, even if the grade is not steep. Slow down the machine when traveling on such ground. Avoid rapid starts, stops, and steering. l In snow removal work, pay special attention to the edge of the road and to objects under the snow. 1-12