WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. SAFETY ! Do not leave tools, spare parts or personal items lying around in the operator's compartment. They may damage, break or jam the control levers or switches. Always put them in their proper place. ! Keep the cab floor, controls, steps and handrails free of oil, grease, snow, and excess dirt. ! Check the seat belt, buckle and hardware for damage or wear. Replace any worn or damaged parts. NEVER use bleach, dye or solvents on the seat belt because this may weaken the webbing and result in personal injury. Clean the seat belt with warm water and a mild detergent.
ALWAYS use seat belts when operating your machine. ! Do not service the air conditioning system unless you have the proper equipment that complies with all government regulations. It is unlawful to discharge Freon into the atmosphere. ! Know the alternate exit routes from the operator's compartment for use in an emergency. ! Remove all dirt from the surface of the windows and lights to ensure that you can see well. ! Adjust the rear view mirror so that you can see clearly from the operator's seat, and always keep the surface of the mirror clean. If any glass is broken, replace it with a new part. ! Check that the head lamps and working lamps are installed to match the operating conditions.
Check also that they light up properly. ! Walk around your machine again just before mounting it, and check for people and objects that might be in the way. ! Never start the engine if a warning tag has been attached to the control levers. ! When starting the engine, sound the horn as an alert. ! Start and operate the machine only while seated. ! If another person is allowed on the machine, that person may sit only in the assistant's seat. ! Do not short circuit the starting motor to start the engine. This is not only dangerous, but may also damage the machine. 1-11 IN OPERATORS CAB PRECAUTIONS FOR MIRRORS, WINDOWS AND LIGHTS WHEN STARTING ENGINE