Remember that soil after heavy rain, blasting or after earthquakes, is weakened. Newly laid earth and the soil near ditches is typically loose. It can collapse under the weight of vibration of your machine and cause your machine to tip over. Install the head guard (FOPS) if working in areas where there is a danger of falling rocks. Checks Before Starting Engine Every day before starting the engine for the first time, carry out the following checks. If these checks are not carried out properly, there is a danger of serious injury. Remove all wood chips, leaves, grass, paper and other flammable materials accumulated in the engine compartment and around the battery. They could cause a fire.
Remove any dirt from the window glass, mirrors, handrails, and steps. Do not leave tools or spare parts laying around in the operator's cabin. The vibration of the machine when traveling or during operations may cause them to fall and damage or break the control levers or switches. They may also get caught in the gap of the control levers and cause the work equipment to malfunction or move dangerously. This may lead to unexpected accidents. Check the coolant, fuel, and hydraulic tank oil levels, and check for clogged air cleaner and damage to the electrical wiring.
Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to operate the machine, and check the seat belt and mounts for damage and wear. Check the operation of the gauges and the angle of the mirrors, and check that safety lever is in "LOCKED" position. If any abnormalities are found in the above checks, carry out repairs immediately. Engine Starting Walk around your machine before getting in the operator's cabin. Look for evidence of leaking fluid, loose fasteners, misaligned assemblies or any other indications of possible equipment hazard. All equipment covers and machinery safety guards must be in place, to protect against injury while the machine is being operated.
Look around the work site area for potential hazards, people or property that could be at risk while operation is in progress. NEVER start the engine if there is any indication that maintenance or service work is in progress, or if a warning tag is attached to controls in the cabin. A machine that has not been used recently, or is being operated in extremely cold temperatures, could require a warm-up or maintenance service before start-up. OP001759 1-25 Safety