GENERAL PRECAUTIONS SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 0. SAFETY RULES 0. Only trained and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the machine. Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the machine. If you are under the influence of alcohol or medication, your ability to safely operate or repair your machine may be severly impaired putting yourself and everyone else on your jobsite in danger. When working with another operator or with a person on worksite traffic duty, be sure that all personnel under- stand all hand signals that are to be used. IF ABNORMALITIES ARE FOUND 0.
If you find any abnormality in the machine during operation or maintenance (noise, vibration, smell, incorrect gauges, smoke, oil leakage, etc., or any abnormal display on the warning devices or monitor), report to the person in charge and have the necessary action taken. Do not operate the machine until the abnormality has been cor- rected. CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS 0. Do not wear loose clothing and accessories. There is a hazard that they may catch on control levers or other protruding parts. If you have long hair and it hangs out from your hard hat, there is a hazard that it may get caught up in the machine, so tie your hair up and be careful not to let it get caught.
Always wear a hard hat and safety shoes. If the nature of the work requires it, wear safety glasses, mask, gloves, ear plugs, and safety belt when operating or maintaining the machine. Check that all protective equipment functions properly before using it. FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT 0. The fire extinguisher is located on the rear cab frame on the left inside the operator’s cab. Two fasteners are provided on the lower left strut of the cab for fastening the fire extin- guisher in place. If, in the course of certain operations, there is danger of fire, fire extinguishers must be at hand. Familiarise with the use of the fire extinguishers.
Inform yourself on measures to be taken in the event of a fire. The first-aid kit is located in the compartment under the driver's seat. Make sure that you know all telephone numbers of the per- sons that you need to contact in an emergency. SAFETY FEATURES 0. Be sure that all guards and covers are in their proper position. Have guards and covers repaired immediately if they are damaged. Understand the method of use of safety features and use them properly. Never remove any safety features. Always keep them in good operating condition. 2-6