7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION AWARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. TRAVELING ON SLOPES Traveling on hills, banks or slopes that are steep could result in the machine tipping over or slipping. On hills, banks or slopes, carry the work equipment closer to the ground, approximately 20 to 30 cm above the ground. In case of emergency, quickly lower the to the ground to help the machine stop and prevent it from tipping over. work equipment possible: rather Do not change direction on slopes. Avoid sideways travel whenever travel up and down the slopes. These materials may allow the machine to slip, if it is traveling sideways. Keep travel speed very low.
Do not travel up and down on grass, fallen leaves, and wet steel plates. When traveling downhill, drive slowly and use the engine as a brake. When traveling downhill with the machine being pushed by its own weight, the machine may steer in the opposite direction, so be careful when steering. Reverse steering when traveling downhill + see “12.7.2 TURNING WHEN DESCENDING A SLOPE (D65E, P)“. INCORRECT VISIBILITY Turn ON the head lamps and rear lamp, when working at night or at dark sites. Provide additional lights for the worksite if necessary. If visibility is diminished by fog, snow or rain, stop operation. Wait until there is adequ- ate visibility for safe operation.
WORKING ON SNOWY SITE 1 l Snow-covered and frozen ground may allow the machine to slip sideways, even if the grade is not steep. Slow down the machine when traveling on such ground. Avoid rapid starts, stops, and steering. l In snow removal work, pay special attention to the edge of the road and to objects under the snow. 1-12