¤ WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION 1-15 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING ‡ Never turn the starting switch to the OFF position when traveling. It is dangerous if the engine stops when the machine is traveling. It will be impossible to operate the steering. ‡ It is dangerous to look at other things when operating. Always concentrate on your work. ‡ It is dangerous to drive too fast, start suddenly, stop suddenly, turn suddenly, or snake when driving the machine.
‡ If any abnormality in the machine (noise, vibration, smell, abnormality in gauges, leakage of air or oil, etc.) is seen during operations, stop the machine immediately at a safe place and look for the cause. ‡ Keep the work equipment at a height of 40 – 50 cm (16 – 20 in) from the ground level. ‡ When traveling, do not operate the work equipment control levers. If the work equipment control levers have to be operated, stop the machine before operating them. ‡ Do not operate the steering suddenly. The work equipment may hit the ground and cause the machine to lose its balance, and this may damage the machine or structures in the area.
‡ When traveling on rough ground, travel at low speed, and avoid sudden changes in direction. ‡ Avoid traveling over obstacles as far as possible. If the machine has to travel over an obstacle, keep the work equipment as close to the ground as possible and travel at low speed. Never travel over obstacles which make the machine tilt strongly (10° or more). When traveling and during operations, always keep a good distance to prevent contact with other machines and structures. ‡ Always keep to the permissible water depth. Permissible water depth © See “12.12 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION”.
‡ When traveling over bridges or structures on private land, check first that the bridge or structure can withstand the weight of the machine. When traveling on public roads, check with the local authorities and follow their instructions. Travel posture INCORRECT 40 – 50 cm AM089000 AM089010 (16 – 20in)