WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. SAFETY Never turn the key in the starting switch to the OFF position when traveling. It is dangerous if the engine stops when the machine is traveling, because the steering becomes heavy. If the engine stops, apply the brake immediately to stop the machine. It is dangerous to look around you when operating. Always concentrate on your work. It is dangerous to drive too fast, or to start suddenly, stop suddenly, turn sharply, or zigzag.
If you find any abnormality in the machine during operation (noise, vibration, smell, incorrect gauges, air leakage, oil leakage, etc.), move the machine immediately to a safe place and look for the cause. Set the work equipment to a height A of 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in.) from the ground level and travel on level ground. When traveling, do not operate the work equipment control levers. If the levers have to be operated, stop the machine first, then operate the levers. Do not operate the steering wheel suddenly. The work equipment may hit the ground surface and cause the machine to lose its balance, or may damage the machine or structures in the area.
When traveling on rough ground, travel at low speed, and avoid sudden changes in direction. Avoid traveling over obstacles as far as possible. If the machine has to travel over an obstacle, keep the work equipment as close to the ground as possible and travel at low speed. When traveling or carrying out operations, always keep your distance from other machines or structures to avoid coming into contact with them. NEVER be in water which is in excess of the permissible water depth. Permissible water depth When passing over bridges or structures on private land, check first that the structure is strong enough to support the mass of the machine.
When traveling on public roads, check first with the relevant authorities and follow their instructions. Always obey the traffic regulations when traveling on public roads. This machine travels at a lower speed than automobiles, so keep to the side of road and be careful to leave the center of the road free for other vehicles. If you drive the machine at high speed continuously for a long time, the tires will overheat and the internal pressure will become abnormally high. This may cause the tires to burst. If a tire bursts, it produces an extremely large destructive force, and this may cause serious injury or accident. If you are going to travel continuously, please consult your distributor.
To prevent serious injury or death, always do the following before moving the machine or the work equipment. Sound the horn to warn people in the area. Check that there is no one near the machine. Be particularly careful to check behind the machine. This area cannot be seen clearly from the operators seat. When operating in the areas that may be hazardous or have poor visibility, designate a person to direct worksite traffic. Ensure that no unauthorized person can come within the direction of turning or direction of travel. Always be sure to carry out the above precautions even when that machine is equipped with a backup alarm and mirrors.
To prevent the machine from turning over or the work equipment from being damaged because of overload, always keep within the maximum load specified for the machine. Never use the machine in excess of its capacity. WA380-3MC 1-11 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING CHECK WHEN CHANGING DIRECTIONS PROHIBITED OPERATION