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LEVELLING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Shut off engine when refuelling - DO NOT refuel the engine while smoking or near open flame or sparks. Check that no other personnel have moved into a hazardous area before starting the machine. Sound the machine horn before starting the machine. The operator’s seat is equipped with lap and shoulder harness belts. Use either of these restraint systems at all times when operating the machine.
Start the engine according to the instructions in this manual. Refer to OPERATING MACHINE in SECTION 2 of the OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
Never use a liquid starting aid to start an engine.
Before moving the machine to the work site, check to ensure that all doors, panels, and access covers are installed properly and secured.
CAB EXITS
There are three ways to exit the cab in case of an emergency. 1. Front door, this is also the main point of entry and is the only door that should be used under normal operating conditions to enter or leave the cab. This door is also equipped with a SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH. See
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH ON FRONT
DOOR in THIS SECTION. 2. Side door, should be used for emergency exits only. Do not use this door to routinely enter or leave the cab. This door is not equipped with a safety interlock switch and therefore when left open will not deactivate the pilot controls in the cab. ALWAYS shut
OFF engine before using the side door exit. 3. Escape hatch, this is a third cab exit for use if the side exit or front door exit become blocked.
This hatch is not equipped with a safety interlock switch and therefore when left open will not deactivate the pilot controls in the cab.
ALWAYS shut OFF engine before using the escape hatch exit. It is important that the operator of the machine be familiar with these emergency exits and how to use them. All three exits should be checked to make sure that they are operational and will function in an emergency. The safety interlock mechanism on the front door or the side door and escape hatch retaining mechanisms must not be tampered with or defeated.
For additional information, refer to EMERGENCY EXITS in SECTION 2 of the OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
WARNING
THIS MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A COMPUTER CONTROLLED HEATING ELEMENT IN THE ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM. STARTING FLUIDS WILL EXPLODE ON CONTACT WITH THE HEATING ELEMENT. IMPORTANT
Unlock both doors before operating machine to allow opening from the outside in case of an emergency. Make sure that the doors are operational, open the doors twice, once using the exterior latch handle and once using the interior handle.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH ON FRONT DOOR:
The front door is equipped with a safety interlock switch to prevent the machine from being operated while the front door is open (pilot system is shut off). 4. Do not allow people or other pieces of equipment near the harvesting operation. 5. Do not turn on attachment until machine is at the harvesting site. 6. Use only prearranged and approved signalling practices.
Do not open an escape hatch or the cab doors to increase ventilation when operating the machine. Keep the cab doors closed when driving or steering the machine to prevent accidental entry of branches and debris into the cab. Keep the cab doors closed and use seat belt when driving or steering the machine to prevent being thrown from the operator's cab. Secure loose items in the cab. Prior to commencing work, check all equipment controls to ensure that the machine responds correctly. Make sure that all safety screens and guards including the skylight are installed and properly secured. Always rest the attachment on the ground when operation is stopped, regardless if the engine is running or shut off. Operate the machine only from a seated position in the operator’s seat. Watch for ground hazards such as metal debris, wire fencing or rocks. When travelling position felling head and boom accordingly so as not to impair vision. If vision is limited by dust, smoke, fog, rain or snow, stop the machine until visibility is restored. If saw guard has been installed, DO NOT REMOVE until at the cutting site. Remove guard before starting engine.
SWITCH ACTUATOR ON DOOR
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INTERLOCK SWITCH (FRONT DOOR)
Push the red PILOT OFF switch and confirm the yellow PILOT OFF light is ON before removing seat belt. DO NOT use the front door interlock switch to turn pilot OFF. NOTE: The engine can be started but the machine functions cannot be operated with the door open.
CAUTION
The door safety interlock switch and the pilot reset switch are a safety feature and their function must not be defeated in any way.
To operate:
Close the front door and press the PILOT RESET switch. Once the safety interlock system has been activated, the safety of both the operator and all persons outside the cab becomes the responsibility of the operator.
WARNING
1. When the engine is running, DO NOT allow anyone in areas of the machine where they may be crushed by moving components. 2. Maintain a safe operating distance between the machine and other personnel. Never operate the boom or attachment over the heads of bystanders. 3. Never travel near co-workers or other pieces of equipment with attachment running.
