Safety Precautionary Notes before Start

WARNING Secure safety in the work site.

• Before starting the work, investigate and record the topography and geological features of the work site completely to take proper measures for prevention against a machine turnover and earth/ sand collapse. • Do not start the work until the safety can be confirmed.

! WARNING Always wear a hard hat and safety shoes.

Be sure to wear a hard hat and safety shoes when running the machine. Goggles and ear protectors may be necessary depending on the type of work. To prevent being caught in the machine, do not wear loose clothing.

! DANGER Check the surroundings before start.

Look around you to check the safety of the surroundings before start. Before starting engine, fasten the seat belt surely. Do not carry out any maintenance work whilst the machine is suspended, using the dozer or arm.

DANGER

Before engine start, signal other workers with horn.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONARY NOTES BEFORE START

! CAUTION Check the neutral position.

Before starting engine, raise the safety lock lever to the neutral position (lock position). Engine can be started only at the neutral position. All operations, are possible at the release position by lowering the safety lock lever.

! WARNING Pay attention to the ventilation.

For indoor work or work in tunnel, ventilate sufficiently to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from the exhaust.

! CAUTION Warm-up

Before starting, always warm up the machine.

WARNING Prestart inspections

Do prestart inspections If you find any wrong point, you should repair the machine immediately. Using the machine having a trouble cause an accident.

Refer to "Inspections" on page 48.