GENERAL PRECAUTIONS SAFETY HANDRAILS AND STEPS 0. To prevent personal injury caused by slipping or falling off the machine, always do as follows. Use the handrails and steps marked by arrows in the dia- gram on the right when getting on or off the machine. To ensure safety, always face the machine and maintain three-point contact (both feet and one hand, or both hands and one foot) with the handrails and steps to ensure that you support yourself. When entering the cab, open the cab door, push the door securely into catcher (1) to hold in position, then use the handrail on the inside to get on the machine. For details of the method of releasing the door lock, see “CAB DOOR OPEN LOCK (3-54)“.
Do not grip the control levers when getting on or off the machine. Never climb on the engine hood or covers where there are no non-slip pads. Never move from the step at the rear of the machine or the step at the side of the cab to stand on top of the tire. Before getting on or off the machine, check the handrails and steps, and if there is any oil, grease, or mud on them, wipe it off immediately. In addition, repair any damage and tighten any loose bolts. Do not get on or off the machine while holding tools in your hand. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING 0. Never jump on or off the machine. Never get on or off a moving machine.
If the machine starts to move when there is no operator on the machine, do not jump on to the machine and try to stop it. NO PEOPLE ON ATTACHMENTS 0. Never let anyone ride on the work equipment, or other attachments. There is a hazard of falling and suffering seri- ous injury. 2-8