PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING SAFETY Do not start the engine if warning tags have been attached to the steering wheel or control levers. Before starting the machine, always be in a seated position. It will be impossible to stop operations if a problem occurs and you are not seated, with the seat belt secured. There is a danger of serious personal injury if you are not seated, with the seat belt secured. Fasten your seat belt snugly around your waist. See “Seat Belt Inspection” on page 1-11. Sound your horn to warn others in the area before starting the engine or moving the machine. There is a danger of serious injury when the machine moves.
Before driving the machine or starting operations, make sure that the frame lock bar (1) is securely fixed at the FREE position. Check that the backup alarm (alarm buzzer when machine travels in reverse) works properly. Do not allow anyone in the cab, or on the machine, during operations. Be sure all personnel are clear from your work site before starting any work operations. DO NOT attempt to start the engine by jumping across the engine starting circuit. This may cause a fire, serious personal injury, or death. If necessary, use jumper cables. See “Using Booster Cables” on page 1-47. Precautions in Cold Areas Carry out the warming-up operation thoroughly.
If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before the control levers are operated, the reaction of the machine will be slow; this may lead to unexpected accidents. If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power source. There is danger that this will ignite the battery and cause the battery to explode. Before charging or starting the engine with a different power source, melt the battery electrolyte and check that there is no leakage of electrolyte before starting. WA430-6 1-29