Operation WARNING!!! Be Prepared – Get to Know All Operating and Safety Instructions This is the Safety Alert Symbol. Wherever it appears – in this manual or on safety signs on the machine – you should be alert to the potential for personal injury or accidents. Always observe safety precautions and follow recommended procedures. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. It may also be used to alert against a highly unsafe practice. Operate While Seated at the Operator’s Station ONLY Never reach in through a window to work a control. Do not try to operate the wheel loader unless you are in the command position – seated at the controls.
You should stay alert and focused on your work at all times but DO NOT twist out of the seat if job activity behind you (or to the side) requires your attention. DANGER!!! Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, is very likely to cause death or extremely serious injury. It may also be used to alert against equipment that may explode or detonate if handled or treated carelessly. Use a spotter or signal person if you cannot see clearly and something is happening behind you. Replace damaged safety labels and lost or damaged operator’s manuals. Before Starting the Engine Do a “pre-start” safety check:
Do not let anyone operate the machine unless they have been fully and completely trained, in safety and in operation of the machine. Walk around your machine before getting in the operator’s cab. Look for evidence of leaking fluid, loose fasteners, misaligned assemblies or any other indications of possible equipment hazard. Learn the Signal Words Used with the Safety Alert Symbol The words “CAUTION,” “WARNING,” and “DANGER” used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine indicate hazards or unsafe practices. All three statements indicate that safety is involved.
Observe the precautions indicated when- ever you see the Safety Alert “Triangle,” no matter which signal word appears next to the “Exclamation Point” symbol. All equipment covers and machinery safety guards must be in place, to protect against injury while the machine is being operated. Look around the work-site area for potential hazards, or people or property that could be at risk while operation is in progress. NEVER start the engine if there is any indica- tion that maintenance or service work is in progress, or if a warning tag is attached to controls in the cab. CAUTION!!!
A machine that has not been used recently, or is being operated in extremely cold tempera- tures, could require a warmup or maintenance service prior to start up. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against a generally unsafe practice. Check gauges and monitor displays for normal operation prior to starting the engine. Listen for unusual noises and remain alert for other potentially hazardous conditions at the start of the work cycle. Check tire inflation and check tires for damage or uneven wear. Perform maintenance before operation. Mega 300-III Shop Manual SAFETY 1-7