When excavating a trench, always be aware of the ground condition and never attempt to dig too close or under the machine, the possibility of the machine falling into the excavated site becomes greater the closer the excavation is to the machine. SAFETY To make it easier to escape if there is a problem, set the tracks at right angles to the road shoulder or cliff with the sprocket at the rear when carrying out digging operations. Always be aware of the work equipment distance when operating the machine especially in close quarter areas, the possibility of hitting objects with the bucket, boom or arm becomes greater when work operations are hurried.
Never pass the work equipment over other personnel regardless of their locations, the possibility of falling objects may be fatal. Never use the work equipment to strike an object damage to the machine or a rollover situation may result If someone should approach you while you are operating the machine, stop all operations immediately and signal them not to approach until the work equipment is lowered to the ground and it is safe for them to approach. Once they have approached, do not touch any of the machine controls until they are away from your work area and at a safe distance. PC400LC-7E0 1-23