SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. The load varies greatly according to the characteristics of the snow, so adjust the load accordingly and be careful not to let the machine slip. WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND Do not operate the machine on soft ground. It is difficult to get the machine out again. Avoid operating your machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches. If these areas collapse under the mass or vibration of your machine, it could fall or tip over and this could result in serious injury or death.
Remember that the soil after heavy rain, blasting, or earthquakes is weakened in these areas. Earth laid on the ground and the soil near ditches is loose. It can collapse under the mass or vibration of your machine and cause your machine to tip over. Install the head guard (FOPS) when working in areas where there is danger of falling stones. Install the ROPS and wear the seat belt (if installed) when working in areas where there is danger of falling rocks, or the machine turing over. PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES When working on slopes, there is danger that the machine may lose its balance and turn over when the swing or work equipment are operated.
Always carry out these operations carefully. Do not swing the work equipment from the uphill side to the downhill side when the bucket is loaded. This operation is dangerous. If the machine has to be used on a slope, pile the soil to make a platform (1) that will keep the machine as horizontal as pos- sible. AA30712C Piled soil on slope see “PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAV- ELING UP OR DOWN HILLS” on page 136. 1 AA30713C 33