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SAFETY
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Explosion caused by lighting equipment
When checking fuel, oil, battery electrolyte, or coolant, always use lighting with anti-explosion specifications.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF MACHINE
USE HANDRAILS AND STEPS WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF MACHINE
To prevent personal injury caused by slipping or falling off the machine, always do as follows.
Use the handrails and steps marked by arrows in the figure on
the right when getting on or off the machine.
Always face the machine and maintain at least 3 point contact
(both feet and one hand, or both hands and one foot) with the
handrail and steps to ensure that you support yourself.
Before getting on or off the machine, check the handrails and steps, and if there is any oil, grease, or mud on
them, wipe it off immediately. In addition, repair any damage and tighten any loose bolts.
Do not grip the control levers when getting on or off the machine.
Never climb on the engine hood or covers where there are no non-slip pads.
Do not get on or off the machine while holding tools in your hand.
NO JUMPING ON OR OFF MACHINE
Never jump on or off the machine. Never get on or off a moving machine.
If the machine starts to move when there is no operator on the machine, do not jump on to the machine and try
to stop it.
NO PEOPLE ON ATTACHMENTS
Never let anyone ride on the work equipment or other attachments. There is a hazard of falling and suffering serious
personal injury or death.
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