KEEP RIDERS OFF EXCAVATOR KEEP RIDERS OFF EXCAVATOR Only allow the operator on the excavator. Keep riders off. Riders on excavator are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the excavator. Riders also obstruct the operator's view resulting in the excavator being operated in an unsafe manner. MOVE AND OPERATE MACHINE SAFELY MOVE AND OPERATE MACHINE SAFELY Bystanders can be run over. Know the location of bystanders before moving, swinging, or operating the machine. Always keep the travel alarm in working condition. It warns people when the excavator starts to move. Use a signal person when moving, swinging, or operating the machine in congested areas.
Coordinate hand signals before starting the excavator. OPERATE ONLY FORM OPERATOR'S SEAT OPERATE ONLY FORM OPERATOR'S SEAT Avoid possible injury machine damage. Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. NEVER start engine while standing on ground. Start engine only from operator's seat. PARK MACHINE SAFELY PARK MACHINE SAFELY Before working on the machine: · Park machine on a level surface. · Lower bucket to the ground. · Turn auto idle switch off. · Run engine at 1/2 speed without load for 2 minutes. · Turn key switch to OFF to stop engine. Remove key from switch. · Move pilot control shutoff lever to locked position. · Allow engine to cool. 1-3