7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION AWARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. -I TRAVELING ON SLOPES 1 Traveling on hills, banks or slopes that are steep could result in the machine tipping over or slipping. On hills, banks or slopes, carry the work equipment closer to the ground, approximately 20 to 30 cm above the ground. In case of emergency, quickly lower the work equipment to the ground to help the machine stop and prevent it from tipping over. Do not change direction on slopes. Avoid sideways travel whenever possible: rather travel up and down the slopes. Do not travel up and down on grass, fallen leaves, and wet steel plates.
These materials may allow the machine to slip, if it is traveling sideways. Keep travel speed very low. When traveling downhill, drive slowly and use the engine as a brake. When traveling downhill with the machine being pushed by its own weight, the machine may steer in the opposite direction, so be careful when steering. Reverse steering when traveling downhill + see “TURNING WHEN TRAVELING DOWNHILL”. WRONG \ CORRECT \ -I ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION 1 Keep a safe distance (see below) between your machine and electric power lines. Seri- ous injury or death could occur if a safe distance is not maintained. The following will help to minimize this hazard: 1) Wear rubber- or leather-sole shoes.
2) Position a person to alert the operator if the machine comes too close to electric power lines. If the work equipment hits a power line, the operator must stay in the cab. The operator should keep people away from the machine when working near power lines. Ask the electric power company in advance for the voltage of electric power lines at the site. Line voltage Minimum safe distance 6.6 kV 3m 33 kV 4m 66 kV 5m 154 kV 8m 275 kV 10 m I-IO