Safety Avoid Machine Tip Over Use seat belt at all times. T133716 –19–14SEP00 Do not jump if the machine tips. You will be unlikely to jump clear and the machine may crush you. Load and unload from trucks or trailers carefully. Be sure truck is wide enough and on a firm level surface. Use loading ramps. Properly attach ramps to truck bed. Avoid trucks with steel beds because tracks slip more easily on steel. T133545 –UN–15SEP00 Be careful on slopes. Use extra care on soft, rocky or frozen ground. Machine may slip sideways in these conditions. When traveling up or down slopes, keep the bucket on uphill side and just above ground level. Be careful with heavy loads.
Using oversize buckets or lifting heavy objects reduces machine stability. Extending a heavy load or swinging it over side of undercarriage may cause machine to tip. T133803 –UN–27SEP00 Ensure solid footing. Use extra care when operating near banks or excavations that may cave-in and cause machine to tip or fall. TX03679,00016DF –19–24JAN07–1/1 TM2361 (24JUN08) 9000-01-10 450DLC Excavator Operation and Tests 062608 PN=18 9000 01 10 Avoid Backover Accidents Before moving machine, be sure all persons are clear of both travel and swing paths. Turn around and look –UN–24AUG00 directly for best visibility. Use mirrors to assist in checking all around machine.
Keep windows and mirrors clean, adjusted, and in good repair. T133548 Be certain travel alarm is working properly. Use a signal person when backing if view is obstructed or when in close quarters. Keep signal person in view at all times. Use prearranged hand signals to communicate. TX03679,00016F3 –19–03JAN07–1/1