S y m b o l o g y S y m b o l o g y

Read and follow all safety rules and decals on the machine prior to any servicing of the machine.

Do not carry rings, wrist watches, jewelry, loose clothing such as ties, torn clothes, neck scarfs, unbottoned or zippered shirts or sweaters that may get caught in rotating parts. Use of helmets, slip proof shoes, safety gloves, ear mufflers, safety goggles, etc., is recommended.

Keep all hand rails, ladders and steps clean and free from any foreign objects, oil, grease or mud to keep the chance of slipping or stumbling to a minimum.

Do not jump on or off the machine.

Always keep both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand on the ladders and grab handles. Do not use controls or hoses as a handhold: these parts are movable and do not provide a steady support; also, inadvertent movement of a control may cause inadvertent movement of the machine or the implement.

Do not operate the unit or use any implements from any position other than the seated operating position.

Under all circumstances, always keep your head, body, members, hands and feet in the driving position to keep the risk of being exposed to external hazards to a minimum.

Do not leave the machine until all movement has stopped. STARTING

Do not start or drive a damaged machine. Before using the machine ensure that any hazardous safety situation has been properly corrected. Test brakes, steering and implement controls prior to starting the machine. Advise service people of any operating malfunction.

Check, adjust or lock seat in position to provide maximum operating comfort. Prior to driving the machine or engaging any implements or attachments, ensure no one is within the machine's radius of operation. Before climbing onto the machine, take an inspection walk around the machine. Observe all signage provided by flags, posters or signs. Due to the presence of flammable fluids in the machine, do not check or fill the fuel tank and batteries adjacent to excessive heat, open flame or sparks.

OPERATION

Never operate the machine in closed spaces, unless there is an efficient system of aspiration of the exhaust gases.

Do not use the machine to transport objects, unless an appropriate arrangement for this purpose is provided.

Do not transport people on the machine, unless an appropriate arrangement has been developed specifically for this purpose.

Try to know and become familiar with all machine outlet alternatives, so you can use them in an emergency.

Do not try to get on or off the machine while it is moving.

During operation, always look in the direction of machine travel. Keep alert to the presence of people, particularly children. If anyone comes within the machine´s operating range, stop machine immediately.

Always keep a safe distance from other machines or obstacles, in order to provide minimum visibility at all times.

STOPPING

Never abandon the machine with the engine running. Before leaving the operating area and after ensuring no persons are around the machine, slowly lower the control arms to the ground. Lock all controls and switch off the master switch.

Park the machine in an area where other machines are not operating and where there is no movement of other vehicles. Choose a firm, flat surface. If that is not possible, park the machine across the downgrade and check for any risk of sliding. Where stopping is not possible away from the traffic route, use of safety signs (flags, torches and other signage indicating danger) is recommended. These signs serve as warning to other drivers approaching the area. Never lower the implements from a position other than the operator’s position.

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL

Prior to working on or servicing the machine: 1. Read carefully all safety rules in this Manual; 2. Read and follow all safety decals and instructions attached to the machine. Do not allow non-authorized people to operate or carry out any servicing of the machine. Do not carry out any servicing without previous consent. Follow procedures provided for maintenance and servicing in this Manual.

Do not carry rings, wrist watches, jewelry, loose clothing such as ties, torn clothes, neck scarfs, unbottoned or zippered shirts or sweaters that may get caught in rotating parts. Use of helmets, slip proof shoes, safety gloves, ear mufflers, safety goggles, etc., is recommended. Keep all hand rails, ladders and steps clean and free from any foreign objects or oil spots, grease or mud to keep the chance of slipping or stumbling to a minimum.

Do not jump on or off the machine.

Always keep both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand on the ladders and grab handles. Do not carry out any servicing of the machine with people seated on the operator’s seat other an experienced and licensed operator who is assisting in the operation. If an implement must be operated during servicing or while working on the machine, ensure the operation is carried out from the seat operator’s position only.

Keep the operator’s immediate vicinity free from any loose objects at all times. Always lock the operating arms, or those machines parts that will be raised, prior to carrying out any work under these parts while they are in the raised position.

Do not allow any persons to circulate near or under the raised implement in unlocked condition. Avoid as possible standing under an attachment in the raised position, even it is locked.

Never carry out any servicing of the machine with the engine running, other than as recommended.

Where the servicing operation contemplates access to components that cannot be reached from the ground, use a ladder or raised catwalk. If neither of these is available, use any means of access available on the machine. All servicing operations shall be carried with maximum care and caution.

Do not check or refuel the fuel tank and batteries while smoking or near a naked flame or sparks as the fluid and fluid vapors are highly flammable.

If the machine must be towed, use only tiedowns provided. Engage carefully, ensuring prior to towing that required pins and locks are firmly attached in place.

When transporting a damaged machine, utilize as possible a flat, low deck trailer. If the machine must be towed, use local traffic signs and signaling. To load and unload the machine, choose a flat area that offers good ground support for the truck wheels.

Use loading ramps of sufficient height and slope. Quickly attach machine to loading deck of the truck and block the tracks or wheels with wedged chocks.