AWARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND l Avoid operating your machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep dit- ches. If these areas collapse, your machine could fall or tip over and result in serious in- jury or death. Remember that the soil after heavy rain or blasting is weakened in these areas. l Earth laid on the ground and the soil the weight or vibration of your machine. near ditches are loose. They can collapse under l Install the HEAD GUARD if working in dirt.
areas where there is danger of falling rocks and l When working in places where there is danger of falling rocks or danger of the machine turning over, install ROPS and a seat belt. -I PARKING THE MACHINE Park on level ground whenever possible. If not possible, block the tracks, lower the blade to the ground and thrust the edge of the blade in the ground. When parking on public roads, provide fences and signs, such as flags or lights, on the machine to warn passersby to be careful. Be sure that the machine, flags or lights do not obstruct traffic. Parking procedure +. See “12.11 PARKING MACHINE”.
Before leaving the machine, lower the work equipment to the ground, move the SAFETY LEVER to LOCK position, stop the engine, and lock all the doors, windows, and covers and remove the key(s). Work equipment posture + See “12.11 PARKING MACHINE”. Locks -, See “12.15 LOCKING”. Locking I-II