7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION g ~~~+:/&Fo;eeasons of safety, always y precautrons. 1 TRAVELING ON SLOPES 1 Traveling on hills, banks or slopes that are steep could result in the machine tipping over or slipping. On hills, banks or slopes, carry the work equipment closer to the ground, approximately 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) above the ground. In case of emergency, quickly lower the work equipment to the ground to help the machine stop and prevent it from tipping over. Do not change direction on slopes. Avoid sideways travel whenever possible: rather travel up and down the slopes. Do not travel up and down on grass, fallen leaves, and wet steel plates.
These materials may allow the machine to slip, if it is traveling sideways. Keep travel speed very low. When traveling downhill, drive slowly and use the engine as a brake Reverse steering when traveling downhill + See “12.7.2 TURNING WHILE DESCENDING A SLOPE”. INCORRECT CORRECT AD051690 1 VISIBILITY 1 l Turn ON the head lamps and rear lamp, when working at night or at dark sites. Provide additional lights for the worksite if necessary. l If visibility is diminished by fog, snow or rain, stop operation. Wait until there is adequate visibility for safe operation. WORKING ON SNOWY SITE l Snow-covered and frozen ground may allow the machine to slip sideways, even if the grade is not steep.
Slow down the machine when traveling on such ground. Avoid rapid starts, stops, and steering. l In snow removal work, pay special attention to the edge of the road and to objects under the snow. I-10