. SAFETY SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION TRANSPORTATION 2 - 27 LOADING AND UNLOADING ay ar ly. e. ps e. of oil, ice and loose materials. Remove dirt from areful since the ramp surface is slippery. turn the switch OFF (cancel) before starting the tion switch ON (actuate), there is danger that the When loading or unloading the machine, mistaken operation m bring the hazard of the machine tipping over or falling, so particul care is necessary. Always do as follows. Perform loading and unloading on firm, level ground on Maintain a safe distance from the edge of the road or cliff. Never use the work equipment to load or unload the machin There is danger that the machine may fall or tip over.
Always use ramps of adequate strength. Be sure that the ram are wide, long, and thick enough to provide a safe loading slop Take suitable steps to prevent the ramps from moving out position or coming off. Be sure the ramp surface is clean and free of grease, machine-tracks. On a rainy day, in particular, be extremely c If the machine is equipped with auto-deceleration, always operation. If the machine is operated with the auto-decelera engine speed may suddenly increase, causing the machine to suddenly start and the travel speed to increase. Run the engine at low idling, set to low speed, and operate t he machine slowly when loading or unloading. Never correct your steering on the ramps.
If necessary, drive off the ramps, correct the direction, then enter the ramps again. When on the ramps, do not touch any other parts. The center of gravity of the machine will chenge suddenly at t he joint between the ramps and the track or trailer, and there is danger of the machine losing its balance. Travel slowly over this point. make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and When loading or unloading to an embankment or platform, grade. When swinging the upper structure on the trailer, the trailer is unstable, so pull in the work equipment and swing slowly. And turn swing lock switch ON to apply swing lock af ter loading machine.
For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after boarding the machine. If this is not done, the door may suddenly open during transportation. Refer to "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-89)". SHIPPING THE MACHINE When shipping the machine on a trailer, do as follows. The weight, transportation height, and overall length of the m achine differ according to the work equipment, so be sure to confirm the dimensions. When passing over bridges or structures on private land, chec k first that the structure is strong enough to support the weight of the machine. When traveling on public roads, ch eck first with the relevant authorities and follow their instructions.
ON (PAGE 3-89)" in the OPERATION section. For details of the shipping procedure, see "TRANSPORTATI