SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Stop, look and listen before entering a highway. Stay on the right side of the road. Slow down and signal when turning Off. When roading the machine, engage the hydraulic control lever lock to guard against accidental actuation of the levers. Personal injury could result if the bucket catches on a ledge in the road. Do not use the transmission disconnect brake pedal when traveling fast or going downhill because this shifts the transmission into neutral. Loss of control or damage to the power train could result when the pedal is released and the transmission is re-engaged. Never shift the transmission into neutral (N) when traveling downhill.
The machine could go out of control or the power train could be damaged when the transmission is shifted into gear again. Do not overspeed the engine. Excessive speeds can be hazardous and harmful to the power train. Select the proper gear before starting downhill. Control speed with the brakes. Never use the bucket as a brake except in an emergency. It might catch on the ground and result in personal injury. If the main steering light comes on, IMMEDIATELY stop the machine in a safe place. Shut off the engine and apply the parking brake. Correct the cause before operating again.
If the brake system warning light or buzzer comes on during operation, IMMEDIATELY stop the machine in a safe place. Apply the parking brake. Correct the cause before operating again. Know the traffic flow pattern of the job site. Obey flagmen, signs and signals. Give the right-of-way to loaded machines. On narrow or hilly roads, loaded machines should stay next to the high wall. Keep the machine as close to the side of the road as safely as possible to leave room for oncoming and passing vehicles. Pass other vehicles only when the road is clear and the machine has enough distance and reserve power to pass. OPERATING THE ATTACHMENTS Check the work area for hazardous conditions.
Be alert for soft ground conditions, especially when working on slopes, near dropoffs or excavations or on fill material, which could lead to sudden tipping of the machine. Keep the work area free from obstructions and as smooth as possible. Know the locations of underground cables, water mains, gas lines, etc. A broken gas line or electrical cable could cause personal injury or death. Avoid operating too close to an overhang, deep ditch or excavation because the machine’s weight and vibration may cause the edge to collapse and result in personal injury. If this cannot be avoided, use extra caution and face the machine toward the edge while operating.
Avoid undercutting high banks because the bank may cave in. Ramp up and remove the top layers first. Trucks should be loaded from the drivers side whenever possible. When the truck is being loaded, be sure the driver either stays in the cab (on cab-protected trucks) or away from the truck and loader. When loading trucks, be careful not to hit the truck with the loader or its bucket. l-6