. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION OPERATION where there are no obstructions, and operate 2 - 19 CHECKS BEFORE OPERATION When carrying out the checks slowly. Do not allow anyone n Always fasten your seat bel Check the operation of trav el, steering and brake systems, and work equipment control sys tem. y in the sound of the machine, Check for any abnormalit vibration, heat, smell, or g leakage of oil or fuel. If any abnormality is found, PRECAUTIONS FOR MOVING MACHINE FORWARD OR IN REVERS Before travelling, check a surrounding area, and that t Before travelling, sound the horn to warn people in the are Always operate the machin Do not allow anyone apar machine.
Check that the back-up al travels in reverse) works pr Fix the operator's compartm securely. If there is an area to the re If seen, position a signal perso n. Take special care not to hit o ther machines or people when t urning or swinging the machine Always be sure to carry out th e above precautions even whe n the machine is equipped with PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVEL ING und, keep the work equipment at a 20 in) from the ground. When traveling on level gro und, keep the work equipment height of 40 to 50 cm (16 to When traveling on rough gro und, travel at low speed and do not operate the steering sudden ly. There is danger that the machine may turn over.
The work eq uipment may hit the ground surface and cause the machine to lo se its balance, or may damage the machine or structures in the area.