. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION When traveling on rough ground, travel at low speed and do not operate the steering suddenly. There is danger that the machine may turn over. The work equipment may hit the ground surface and cause the machine to lose its balance, or may damage the machine or structures in the area. Avoid traveling over obstacles when possible. If the machine has to travel over an obstacle, keep the work equipment close to the ground and travel at low speed. Never travel over obstacles which make the machine tilt strongly to one side.
When traveling or carrying out operations, always keep a safe distance from people, structures, or other machines to avoid coming into contact with them. 2 - 23 When passing over bridges or structures, check first t hat the structure is strong enough to support the weight of the machine. When traveling on public roads, check fir st with the relevant authorities and follow their instructions. When operating in tunnels, under bridges, under electri c wires, or other places where the height is limited, operate slowly and be extremely careful not to let the machine body or work equipment hit anything. Do not approach the edge of a cliff carelessly.
When dropping soil over a cliff for banking or reclamation, leave soil of one scoop at the edge of the cliff and push it w ith the next scoop. When the machine passes over the top of a hill or when a load is dumped over a cliff, the load is suddenly reduced, and there is danger that the travel speed rises sudde nly. To prevent this, lower the travel speed. e loaded, its tail may swing. Take care. If the machine moves with only either side of the blad TRAVELING ON SLOPES he side, always do as follows. y 20 to 30 y, quickly op. Apply . an angle To prevent the machine from tipping over or slipping to t When traveling on slops, keep the blade approxmatel cm (8 to 12 in) above the ground.
In case of emergenc lower the blade to the ground to help the machine to st the brake and use the engine as a brake, if necessary Always travel straight up or down a slope. Traveling at or across the slope is extremely dangerous. Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes. Alwa ys go down to a flat place to change the position of the machine, then travel on to the slope again. Travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates with low speed. Even with slight slopes there is a hazard that the machine may slip. When driving down a slope, never shift gear or place the transmission in neutral. The engine brake cannot be used and this creates a dangerous condition. Always uphill.
When operating on slopes of a grade of more t travel downhill in the same speed range as when traveling han 15°, use F1 or R1. peed. When turning on a downhill ground, lower the travel s