WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. SAFETY Be careful not to approach too close to the edge of cliffs. When making embankments or landfills, or when dropping soil over a cliff, dump one pile, then use the next pile to push the first pile. The load suddenly becomes lighter when a load is pushed over a cliff or when the machine reaches the top of a slope. When this happens there is danger in that the travel speed may suddenly increase, so be sure to reduce the travel speed prior to the danger. Use caution when the bucket is fully loaded, never start, turn, or stop the machine suddenly.
Use caution when handling unstable loads, such as round or cylindrical objects, or piled sheets. If the work equipment is raised high there is danger the load may fall on the operator’s compartment and cause serious damage or injury. Avoid raising the work equipment too high or tipping the bucket back too much. If the work equipment is suddenly lowered or suddenly stopped, the reaction may cause the machine to tip. Use particular care when carrying a load. Do not use the bucket or lift arm for crane work. Carry out only work that is specified as the purpose of the machine. Carrying out other operations will cause breakdowns.
Specified operations See “12.10 WORK POSSIBLE USING WHEEL LOADER” on page 2-64. Ensure good visibility: When operating in dark areas, turn on the working lamps and front lamps. Install job site lighting when necessary. Limit operations in fog, mist, snow or heavy rain, or other conditions where visibility is poor. If necessary, wait for the weather to clear so visibility is sufficient for work. Avoid collisions: Use care positioning the bucket, especially when operating in tunnels, under bridges, under electric wires or other places where height is limited. WA450-3MC 1-14 PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING