DETAILED CONTROLS AND GAUGES 1. Safety Lock Lever When leaving the operator's compartment, set the safety lock lever securely to the LOCK position (L). If the safety lock lever is not at the LOCK position (L) and the control levers are touched by mistake, it may lead to serious personal injury. If the safety lock lever is not set securely to LOCK position (L), it may cause serious personal injury. Al- ways check that the lever is at LOCK position (L). When pulling the safety lever up, be careful not to touch the work equipment control lever. When pushing the safety lever down, be careful not to touch the work equipment control lever.
This lever (1) is a device to lock the operation of the work equipment, swing, travel, and attachment. When the lever is pulled up, it is set to LOCK position (L). This safety lock lever is a hydraulic lock type, so even when it is at LOCK position (L), the control levers and ped- als move, but the work equipment and and the machine do not move. NOTE If the safety lock lever on either the left or right is not at LOCK position (L), the engine will not start. Check that the safety lock lever is at LOCK position (L) before operating the starting switch.
If the engine stops when the safety lock lever is at FREE position (F), operate the safety lock lever to LOCK po- sition (L) before operating the starting switch. Machine equipped with canopy (F): Free (L): Lock When the left lever is pulled up, the lever stand springs up and is locked. When the right lever is pulled up, the lever stand does not move, but it is locked. Machine equipped with cab (F): Free (L): Lock When the left lever is pulled up, the lever stand springs up and is locked. NOTE For machines equipped with a cab, there is only a safety lock lever on the left. 68 WARNING