Precautions When Starting SAFETY Do not start the engine if warning tags have been attached to the steering wheel or control levers. Before starting the machine, you must be seated and have the seat belt fastened snugly around your waist. It will be impossible to stop operations if a problem occurs and you are not seated, with the seat belt secured. There is a danger of serious personal injury if you are not seated, with the seat belt secured. Sound your horn to warn others in the area before starting the engine or moving the machine. There is a danger of serious injury when the machine moves. Do not allow anyone in the cab, or on the machine, during operations.
Be sure all personnel are clear from your work site before starting any work operations. DO NOT attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act could cause serious bodily injury or fire. If necessary, use jumper cables. See “Using Jumper Cables” on page 1-41. Work Site Hazards Before starting any excavating or grading operations, contact all utility departments in your area and have them identify and mark any underground system locations (gas lines, water lines, electrical lines, sewer lines, etc.). Check your work area for any unusual ground conditions.
Make sure your work area is as level as possible and that you will be able to maneuver your work equipment or machine easily. If you will be working near a high-traffic area (pedestrians or cars), have a dedicated worker available to direct traffic or install safety fencing around your work site. Always be aware of all your work site dangers or distractions. Operations such as logging, mulching, land clearing, or landfill operations may cause trash and debris to accumulate on the machine. Remove debris or trash on a daily or more frequent basis (as necessary) to prevent fire. Always clean trash from the exhaust system compartments.
The hot exhaust compartments may cause fire from contact with flammable material. Remove any leaves, wood chips, paper, wood dust, or anything accumulated around the engine that could catch fire. WA380-6 1-25