SECTION 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page 6 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Before entering the operator's compartment, clear the immediate area surrounding the machine of personnel and obstructions. Walk completely around the machine. After entering the operator's compartment, sound the horn to clear the immediate area of the machine. Due to the danger of fire and explosion, never check or fill fuel tank or batteries near lighted smoking materials or open flame or sparks. Check work area for hazardous conditions. Be alert for soft ground conditions, especially when working on slopes, near drop-offs or excavations or fill material, which could lead to sudden tipping of the machine.
At night and times of poor visibility, carefully check the work area before moving in with the machine. Use all lights provided. 2.3. OPERATION Check the work area for hazardous conditions. Be alert for soft ground conditions, especially when working on slopes, near drop-offs or excavations or fill material, which could lead to sudden land collapse and tipping of the machine. At night and at times of poor visibility, carefully check the work area before moving in with the machine. Use all lights provided. Keep the windshield, windows and mirrors (if equipped) clean. Before starting the engine, be sure you understand all control functions.
Check all controls, including the brakes, decelerator, steering and transmission. Check all gauges, warning lights and safety devices. Correct any malfunctions. Only one person, the operator, should be permitted to ride on the machine when it is in operation. Perform an operational check of the machine in a safe area before putting it to work. Keep operating controls, hands and shoes free of grease, water and mud to insure positive control functions. If the machine is ROPS equipped, for your personal protection, wear your seat belt. Before driving the machine, adjust the seat and fasten the seat belt.
Adjust the seat belt to fit snugly and flow around the hips to lessen the chance and severity of injury in the event of an accident. Never wear the seat belt across the abdomen. Check overhead clearance carefully before operating the machine in areas with low overhead clearance, such as guy wires, power lines, bridges, low-hanging tree branches and building entrances or exits. These overhead obstructions could cause an accident. After starting the engine, but before moving the machine, warn nearby personnel by giving a couple of short horn blasts. Be sure that the rear screen is securely fastened to the ROPS structure before operating the winch.
Operating without correctly installed screen could result in serious injuries. Operate the winch from the driver’s seat only. Always engage the parking brake before winching, if the machine is stopped. Use caution when installing or removing cable from the winch. Keep all persons clear of a cable under tension. Never use a cable that is damaged. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injuries. TD-40C DRESSTA