PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING 2.4.3 CHECKS FOR TRAVELLING IN REVERSE When operating in areas that may be hazardous or have poor visibility, designate a person to direct the movements of the ma- chine and traffic on the work site. Make sure that no unauthorized person is within the machine operating radius or in its travel direction. If necessary, put up appropriate fences. Before moving the machine, sound the horn in order to warn the persons near the work area. There are blind spots behind the machine, which cannot be seen and where someone may be standing: therefore, it is nec- essary to make sure that there is no one behind the machine before travelling in reverse.
2.4.4 MOVING THE MACHINE When moving the machine, position the bucket at about 40-50 cm from the ground; this position makes it possible to evaluate the space required for the movements more precisely and at the same time ensures the stability of the machine. Make sure that the driver’s seat is directed towards the blade. Otherwise, pay attention to the steering and advance manoeu- vres, since they are inverted. If the equipment control levers must be used during travel, avoid moving them abruptly; sudden manoeuvres change the attitude of the machine and make driving difficult. When travelling on rough ground, keep the speed low and avoid sudden movements of the bucket arm.
If possible, avoid moving on obstacles. If the machine has to travel over an obstacle, keep the equip- ment as close to the ground as possible and travel at low speed. Never move on obstacles that may incline the machine consid- erably (over 10°). If one of the two rubber tracks moves on an obstacle or gets into a hole in the ground, the machine may overturn. In these cases, reduce the speed to minimum and be very care- ful to the balance of the machine. RYA00510 35