NEVER USE ETHER STARTING AIDS An electric-grid type manifold heater is used for cold starting. Glowing heater element can cause ether or other starting fluid to detonate, causing injury. Figure 21 OBSERVE GENERAL SAFETY RULES Only trained and authorized personnel, with a good knowledge and awareness of safe procedures, may be allowed to operate or perform maintenance or service on wheel loader. All personnel at work site should be aware of assigned individual responsibilities and tasks. Communication and hand signals used should be understood by everyone.
Terrain and soil conditions at job site, approaching traffic, weather-related hazards and any above or below ground obstacles or hazards should be observed and monitored by all work crew members. TAKE TIME TO PROVIDE GOOD VISIBILITY Be careful not to go close to the edge of a cliff by mistake. Use the machine only for its main purpose. Using it for other purposes will cause failures. To ensure an ample view, do as follows: When working in dark areas, attach working lights and front lights to the machine. If necessary, set up lighting at the work site. Stop operations when the visibility is poor, such as in fog, mist, snow, and rain.
Wait for the visibility to improve to a level which causes no problems for the operation. Keep dirt and dust off of windows and off lens surfaces of work lights. Stop working if lights, windows or mirrors need cleaning or adjustment. To avoid hitting the work equipment, always do the following; When working in tunnels, on bridges, under electric wires, or when parking the machine or carrying out other operations in places with limited height, be extremely careful not to hit the bucket or other parts. To prevent collisions, operate the machine at a safe speed when working in confined spaces, indoors, or in crowded areas.
Do not pass the bucket over the heads of workers or over the operator's compartment of dump truck. S0103010K Page 22 Wheel Loader Safety