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MACHINE OPERATION

WARNING: Check all controls and safety devices in a safe, open area before starting work.

When operating the machine, be sure to do the following: ● When starting the engine, be sure to use the correct procedure for the prevailing weather conditions. See “Starting the engine” . ● Regularly consult the hourmeter to ensure that all servicing operations are carried out punctually. See “Service intervals” . ● If you use your machine in particularly harsh conditions (dusty or corrosive atmosphere, hydraulic hammer), the servicing intervals should be reduced accordingly. ● See “Break In period” if the machine is new or if the engine has been reconditioned. ● Locate the position of any underground pipes or conduits before starting work. ● Do not work near overhead high-voltage electric lines without checking beforehand that all necessary measures have been taken to respect the minimum distances: ● Keep all parts of the machine at least 5 m (16 feet) away from the power source ● When working on a public highway, use standard traffic signs and take into consideration the working range of the upperstructure and its attachments.

Local or national regulations stipulate the number, type and location of reflector strips. ● Never operate the working or travel controls unless you are properly seated in the operator’s seat with the seat belt correctly fastened. ● Modify your driving to suit the type of work and working conditions. See

“Operating Instructions” . ● Do not allow anyone to stand in the machine working area. Stop all operations until everyone has moved away. ● Operate all controls gradually to ensure smooth machine operation. ● See “Operating in water” if the machine will be standing in water during use. ● See “Transporting the machine” when driving the machine onto a trailer. ● See “Handling the machine” when it is necessary to lift the machine. ● See “Towing the machine” when it is necessary to tow the machine. ● 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).

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● 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

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. ● On steeply sloping ground, keep engine at maximum speed. ● 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. ● If earth or mud stays stuck inside the bucket, operate the bucket through it’s full range of travel several times so as to loosen the earth or the mud. ● After work, remove any mud and clean the machine. ● When using the upperstructure swing, never change the direction of swing too suddenly.

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