BRINGING THE MACHINE UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE

● Whenever load handling operations are to be carried out, it is imperative to adhere strictly to the instructions given in this manual and local legislation. See

“Load handling”. ● Never use the attachment or bucket for sweeping the ground to level out rubble or push objects (transversal stress on the attachment). ● Avoid running the engine in a confined space. If there is no alternative, proper ventilation must be provided at all times. ● Dust, smoke or mist can reduce visibility and cause an accident. Reduce speed or come to a complete halt until visibility has improved. ● In the event of an operating problem or failure, move the machine to a safe place, lower the attachment to the ground, stop the engine and remove the starter switch key. Locate the problem, report it if necessary and take the necessary steps to warn others not to attempt to operate the machine. ● Do not stop the engine without taking prevailing weather conditions into consideration. See “Stopping the engine”. ● See “Parking the machine” when you have to park the machine. ● When travelling with the hydraulic breaker (optional), make certain it is not too close and not pointing in the direction of the cab.

Operating Instructions

● Watch carefully and make sure you are aware of places where other people are working in your work area. Keep all other people away from the machine.

Serious injury can result if these instructions are not followed. ● Take note of the locations of pipes/cables before starting work. Electrical cables, gas and water pipes and other underground installations can cause serious injury. ● Modify your driving to suit working conditions (sloping or rough ground), the nature of the ground and weather conditions. ● When traveling at right angles to the slope, move on to the slope at low speed.

Never reduce engine speed when traveling down slopes. ● Holes, obstacles, debris and other danger risks in the working area can cause serious injury. Inspect and note all possible risks before driving the machine in a new working area. ● When operating the control levers, a whistling sound will be heard if the control lever is held in position while the corresponding cylinder is at the end of its stroke. In this case release the control lever. ● The following operations are likely to damage the machine. You are therefore advised to avoid them: 1.Excavation using the weight of the machine as a force of impact. 2.Excavation using the machine’s travel force.

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