SAFETY USE HANDHOLDS AND STEPS Falling is one of the major causes of personal injury. • When you get on and off the machine, always face the machine and maintain a three-point contact with the steps and handrails. • Do not use any controls as hand-holds. • Never jump on or off the machine. Never mount or dis- mount a moving machine. • Be careful of slippery conditions on platforms, steps, and handrails when leaving the machine. 008-E01A-0439 SA-439 ADJUST THE OPERATOR'S SEAT A poorly adjusted seat for either the operator or for the work at hand may quickly fatigue the operator leading to misoperations. • The seat should be adjusted whenever changing the op- erator for the machine.
• The operator should be able to fully depress the pedals and to correctly operate the control levers with his back against the seat back. • If not, move the seat forward or backward, and check again. • Adjust the rear view mirror position so that the best rear visibility is obtained from the operator’s seat. If the mirror is broken, immediately replace it with a new one. SA-462 009-E01A-0462 ENSURE SAFETY BEFORE RISING FROM OR LEAV- ING OPERATOR’S SEAT Before rising from the operator’s seat to open/close either side window or to adjust the seat position, be sure to first lower the front attachment to the ground and then move the pilot control shut-off lever to the LOCK position.
Failure to do so may allow the machine to unexpectedly move when a body part unintentionally comes in contact with a control lever, possibly resulting in serious personal injury or death. • Before leaving the machine, be sure to first lower the front attachment to the ground and then move the pilot control shut-off lever to the LOCK position. Turn the key switch OFF to stop the engine. • Before leaving the machine, close all windows, doors, and access covers and lock them up. S-5