Safety—Operating Precautions Avoid Backover Accidents Before moving machine, be sure all persons are clear of both travel and swing paths. Turn around and look directly for best visibility. Use mirrors to assist in checking all around machine. Keep windows and mirrors clean, adjusted, and in good repair. T133548 —UN—24AUG00 Be certain travel alarm is working properly. Use a signal person when backing if view is obstructed or when in close quarters. Keep signal person in view at all times. Use prearranged hand signals to communicate. TX03679,00016F3 -19-03JAN07-1/1 Avoid Machine Tip Over Use seat belt at all times. Do not jump if the machine tips.
You will be unlikely to jump clear and the machine may crush you. T133716 —19—17APR13 Load and unload from trucks or trailers carefully. Be sure truck is wide enough and on a firm level surface. Use loading ramps. Properly attach ramps to truck bed. Avoid trucks with steel beds because tracks slip more easily on steel. Be careful on slopes. Use extra care on soft, rocky or frozen ground. Machine may slip sideways in these conditions. When traveling up or down slopes, keep the bucket on uphill side and just above ground level. T133545 —UN—15SEP00 Be careful with heavy loads. Using oversize buckets or lifting heavy objects reduces machine stability.
Extending a heavy load or swinging it over side of undercarriage may cause machine to tip. Ensure solid footing. Use extra care when operating near banks or excavations that may cave-in and cause machine to tip or fall. T133803 —UN—27SEP00 TX03679,00016DF -19-24JAN07-1/1 Use Special Care When Lifting Objects Never use this machine to lift people. Never lift a load above another person. Keep bystanders clear of all areas where a load might fall if it breaks free. Do not leave the seat when there is a raised load. T133839 —UN—27SEP00 Do not exceed lift capacity limits posted on machine and in this manual.
Extending heavy loads too far or swinging over undercarriage side may cause machine to tip over. Use proper rigging to attach and stabilize loads. Be sure slings or chains have adequate capacity and are in good condition. Use tether lines to guide loads and prearranged hand signals to communicate with co-workers. TX03679,00016E1 -19-03JAN07-1/1 1-3-3 060313 PN=24