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MACHINE OPERATION
Template Date: 1994_04_29Template Name: OM_1_col
ROTARY LIGHT (special for certain countries)
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PG02700 Remove the protective cap from the end of the tube located on the top of the cab.
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PG02702 Place the rotary light on the end of the tube.
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Tighten the wingnut. The rotary light is turned on and off by the switch on the instrument panel. IMPORTANT: No travel must be undertaken without the rotary light on. IMPORTANT: When removing the rotary light, make sure to put the cap back on the end of the tube. NOTE: To replace the bulb see "Replacing a bulb" in the "Electrical System" Section.
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BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this machine unless you have first read and perfectly understood the safety messages and instructions featuring in this manual.
Before operating this machine, be sure to do the following: -Check the level of all liquids (engine oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant) and make sure that the fluids and lubricants are suitable for prevailing conditions. See "Operating the machine in cold weather" and "Fluids and lubricants" in the "Lubrication/
Filters/Fluids" Section.
-Carry out the daily maintenance operations. See "Servicing Intervals" section. -Inspect the machine, look for any signs of leakage and check the hoses. Tighten or replace as necessary. See the "Maintenance/Adjustments" Section. -Before undertaking any travel or working operations during hours of darkness, make sure the lighting and signalling equipment is fully operative. -Clean the steps and access handles. Grease, oil, mud or (in winter) ice on the steps and access handles can cause accidents. Make sure they are kept clean at all times.
-Clean or replace any decals which are illegible. See "Decals" in the "Safety/
Decals/Hand Signals" Section. -Make sure all doors, side panels and hoods are properly closed and locked or fastened.
-Secure the cab door in either fully closed or fully opened position. -Remove any obstructions which hinder visibility. Clean the windshield, windows and forward and rear view mirrors (if equipped). -Check that no tools or other items have been left on the machine (be it on the undercarriage or the upperstructure) or in the operator’s compartment. -Work out a means of convenient escape from the machine (emergency exit via windshield) in the event of the cab door being jammed or the machine turning over. See "Windshield" in the "Controls/Instruments/Accessories" Section.
-Make sure nobody is on or under the machine. The operator must be alone on his or her machine.
-Make sure nobody is standing in the machine working area. -Find out about current safety measures in use on the work site.
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