6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ¤ WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. ALWAYS APPLY LOCK WHEN LEAVING OPERATOR’S SEAT When standing up from the operator’s seat, always place the safety lock levers securely in the LOCK position. If you accidentally touch the levers when they are not locked, the work equipment may suddenly move and cause serious injury or damage. When leaving the machine, lower the blade and ripper completely to the ground, set the safety lock levers to the LOCK position, then stop the engine. Use the key to lock all the equipment. Always remove the key and take it with you. Work equipment posture © See “12.13 PARKING MACHINE”.
Locking © See “12.17 LOCKING” 1-3 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING ‡ Never jump on or off the machine. Never get on or off a moving machine. ‡ When getting on or off the machine, always face the machine and use the handrails and steps. ‡ Never hold any control levers or lock levers when getting on or off the machine. ‡ To ensure safety, always 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. ‡ If there is any oil, grease, or mud on the handrails or steps, wipe it off immediately. Always keep these parts clean. Repair any damage and tighten any loose bolts.
‡ Use the parts marked by arrow A in the diagram below when getting on or off machine. Never use the parts marked by arrow B when getting on or off the machine. Use them only when moving along the top of the track or when checking or carrying out maintenance inside the side cover, or when filling the tank with oil.