SAFETY WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. 7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION 7.1 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ! Before entering the operator's compartment, walk completely around the machine and clear the area of personnel and obstructions. ! Before starting the engine, thoroughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous. ! Before starting the engine, examine the terrain and soil conditions of the work site. Determine the best and safest method of operation. ! Make a sloped machine position as horizontal as possible before continuing operations. !
If you need to operate on a street, protect pedestrians and cars by designating a person for work site traffic duty or by installing barriers around the work site, ! If water lines, gas lines, telephone lines, and high-voltage electrical lines may be buried under the work site, contact each utility and identify their locations. Be careful not to sever or cut any of these lines. ! Check the depth and flow of water before operating in water or crossing a river. NEVER be in water which is in excess of the permissible water depth. Permissible water depth ! See 12.12 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION on page 2-78 !
Thoroughly remove wood chips, leaves, paper and other flammable debris that has accumulated in or around the engine compartment. They could cause a fire. ! Check fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic systems for leaks. Have any leaks repaired. Wipe up any excess oil, fuel, or other flammable fluids. Check point ! See 12.1.1 WALK AROUND CHECK on page 2-43 ! Be sure a fire extinguisher is present and working. If it is necessary to start the engine within an enclosed area, provide adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes from the engine can KILL. 1-10 SAFETY AT WORK SITE FIRE PREVENTION VENTILATION FOR ENCLOSED AREAS