ASSEMBLING PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATING MACHINE General Precautions for Operating Machine • Always be seated in the operator’s station when operating the machine. • Before starting the engine, or driving or swinging the ma- chine, check that there are no bystanders or obstructions around the machine. Use the horn or other signals to warn the bystanders. • If visual sight is obstructed, be sure to use a signal/guide person. Always keep the signal/guide person in view. • Thoroughly learn and coordinate the meanings of all signs and signals. Appoint one qualified signal/guide person. • Keep bystanders or obstructions away from the operating area of the machine.
Driving the Machine Safely • Always be alert for the safety of bystanders. • Before driving the machine, find out which way to move the travel levers for the direction you want to drive the machine. Avoid Injury from Back-Over and Swing Accident During swing or backing up operation, operator’s visual sight is obstructed, leading to a potential accident. If visual sight is obstructed, used a signal/guide person. • Always check that everyone is kept away from the operat- ing area of the machine before swinging or backing up the machine. • Use the horn or signals to warn bystanders not to enter into the operating area of the machine. 6-4