WARNING:For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. SAFETY 7.2 AFTER STARTING ENGINE Failure to carry out the checks properly after starting the engine will lead to delays in discovery of abnormalities, and this may lead to serious injury or damage to the machine. When carrying out the checks, use a wide area where there are no obstructions. Do not allow anyone near the machine. Check the operation of the gauges and equipment, and check the operation of the bucket, lift arm, brakes, travel system, and steering system. Checks for any abnormality in the sound of the machine, vibration, heat, smell, or gauges; check also that there is no leakage of air, oil, or fuel.
If any abnormality is found, carry out repairs immediately. If the machine is used when it is not in proper condition, it may lead to serious injury or damage to the machine. Before traveling or starting operations, check that safety bar (1) is securely locked in the FREE position. Before starting off, check again that no one is in the surrounding area and that there are no obstacles. When starting off, sound the horn as an alert. Always operate the machine only when seated in the operators seat. Always fasten the seat belt. An additional worker may ride in the machine only when sitting in the passenger seat. Do not allow anyone to ride on the machine body.
Check that the backup alarm works properly. Traveling on slopes could result in the machine tipping over or slipping to the side. When traveling on slopes, keep the bucket approximately 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) above the ground. In case of emergency, quickly lower the bucket to the ground to help the machine to stop. Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes. Always go down to a flat place to perform these operations. Do not travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates. Even slight slopes may cause machine to slip to the side, so travel at low speed and make sure that the machine is always traveling directly up or down the slope.
When traveling downhill, never shift gears or place the transmission in neutral. It is dangerous not to use the braking force of the engine. Always place the transmission in a low gear before starting to travel downhill. When traveling downhill, use the braking force of the engine and travel slowly. If necessary, use the braking force of the engine together with the brake pedal to control the travel speed. If the engine stops when the machine is on a slope, immediately depress the brake pedal fully to apply the brakes, lower the bucket to the ground, then apply the parking brake to hold the machine in position.
When traveling up or down hills with a loaded bucket, always travel with the bucket facing uphill (travel forward when going uphill and in reverse when going downhill). When traveling on a slope with a loaded bucket, if the machine travels with the bucket facing downhill, there is danger that the machine may tip over. INCORRECT CORRECT WA380-3MC 1-10 AFTER STARTING ENGINE TRAVELING ON SLOPES