. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 2 - 17 PRECAUTIONS WHEN STANDING UP FROM OPERATOR'S SEA Before s tanding up from the operator 's seat (such work when adjusting the operator's sea t), always lowe r the equipment completely to the ground, se t work equipment lo ck lever (1) to the LOCK position, p t ull parking brake lever (2) to th e LOCK position while stepping he brake pedal, mak e sure the machine is completely stopped, and the n stop the engine. I f you accidentally touch the levers whe n they are no locked, ther e is a hazard that the machine ma uddenly personal injury or death.