PRECAUTION DURING OPERATION SAFETY WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. PRECAUTION DURING OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE SAFETY AT WORKSITE q Before starting the engine, thoroughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous. q Before starting the engine, examine the terrain and soil condi- tions of the work site. Determine the best and safest method of operation. q Make the slope as horizontal as possible before continuing operations. q If you need to operate on a street, protect pedestrians and cars by designating a person for work site traffic duty or by installing fences around the work site.
q If water lines, gas lines, and high-voltage electrical lines may be buried under the work site, contact each utility and identify their locations. Be careful not to sever or cut any of these lines. q Check the depth and flow of water before operating in water or crossing a river. NEVER be in water which is in excess of the permissible water depth. Permissible water depth, see "PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION (231)" FIRE PREVENTION q Thoroughly remove wood chips, leaves, paper and other flammable things accumulated in the engine compartment. They could cause a fire. q Check fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic systems for leaks. Have any leaks repaired.
Wipe up any excess oil, fuel or other flam- mable fluids. Check point, see "WALK-AROUND CHECK (194)" q Be sure a fire extinguisher is present and working. 28 PW200-7H/PW220-7H VEAM370101