6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ¤ WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. 1-2 SAFETY RULES ‡ Only trained and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the machine. ‡ Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the machine. ‡ Do not operate the machine if you are feeling unwell, if you are taking medication that makes you feel sleepy, if you have been drinking, or if you are suffering from emotional problems. These problems will interfere with your sense of judgement in emergencies and may cause accidents.
‡ When working with another operator or with a person on worksite traffic duty, be sure that all personnel know the nature of the work and understand all hand signals that are to be used. ‡ Always observe strictly any other rules related to safety. SAFETY FEATURES ‡ Be sure that all guards and covers are installed in their proper position. Have guards and covers repaired immediately if damaged. ‡ Be sure that you understand the method of use of safety features such as safety lock lever (1) and the seat belt, and use them properly. ‡ Never remove any safety features. Always keep them in good operating condition. Safety lock lever © See “12.17 PARKING MACHINE”. Seat belt © See “28.
USING SEAT BELT”. ‡ Failure to use safety features according to the instructions in the Operation and Maintenance Manual could result in serious bodily injury. INSIDE OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT ‡ When entering the operator’s compartment, always remove all mud and oil from the soles of your shoes. If you operate the brake pedal with mud or oil stuck to your shoes, your foot may slip and this may cause a serious accident. ‡ After using the ashtray, make sure that any matches or cigarettes are properly extinguished, and be sure to close the lid. If the ashtray is left open, there is danger of fire. ‡ Do not stick suction pads to the window glass. Suction pads act as a lens and may cause fire.
‡ Do not leave lighters lying around the operator’s compartment. If the temperature inside the operator’s compartment become high, there is danger that the lighter may explode. ‡ Do not use cellular telephones inside the operator’s compartment when driving or operating the machine. There is danger that this may lead to an unexpected accident. ‡ Never bring any dangerous objects such as flammable or explosive items into the operator’s cab. ‡ To ensure safety, do not use the radio or music headphones when operating the machine. There is danger that this may lead to a serious accident. ‡ When operating the machine, do not put your hands or head out of the window.