a WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION l Do not leave tools or spare parts lying around in the operator’s compartment. They may damage or break the control levers on switches. IN OPERATOR’S CAB l Keep the cab floor, controls, steps and handholds free of oil, grease, snow, and excess dirt. l Check the seat belt, buckle and hardware for damage or wear. Replace any worn or damaged parts. Always use seat belts when operating your machine. Seat belts * See “27. USING SEAT BELT”. -I VENTILATION FOR ENCLOSED AREAS 1 l If it is necessary to start the engine within an enclosed area, provide adequate ventilation.
Exhaust fumes from the engine can KILL. A0055060 PRECAUTIONS FOR MIRRORS, WINDOWS AND LIGHTS l Remove all dirt from the surface of the windows and lights to ensure that you can see well. l Adjust the rear view mirror so that you can see clearly from the operator’s seat, and always keep the surface of the mirror clean. If any glass is broken, replace it with a new part. l Check that the head lamps and rear lamps are installed to match the operating conditions. Check also that they light up properly. j PRECAUTIONS FOR SLIDING GLASS INTERMEDIATE LOCK 1 The sliding glass intermediate lock is to prevent rattling of the glass.
Even when the lock is used, the glass may move because of the shock when starting or stopping suddenly. Do not put your head or hands out of the window during operations. 1 CHECK THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING 1 Always carry out all checks before starting. l-9