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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
Do not move the gear shift lever to the N position when traveling on level ground or when traveling downhill.
Always keep the transmission in the gear when traveling. Failure to do this may cause the following problems.
There is danger that the steering will become heavy and that it will be impossible to use the braking force of
the engine.
Damage may be caused to the transmission or other parts of the power train, and there is danger that this may
lead to unexpected accidents.
Always keep the operator's cab door closed during operations. Unexpected scattered objects possibly enter the
operator's cab. On rainy days, rain and mud possibly enter the cab, too.
TRAVELING ON SLOPES
To prevent the machine from tipping over or slipping to the side,
always do as follows.
Always travel straight up or down a slope. Traveling at an angle
or across the slope is extremely dangerous.
Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes. Always go down
to a flat place to change the position of the machine, then travel
on to the slope again.
Travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates with low
speed. Even with slight slopes there is a hazard that the
machine may slip.
If the engine stops, depress the brake pedal immediately, lower
the blade, set the gearshift lever to the P (Parking) position, and
stop the machine.
When traveling downhill, never shift gear or place the transmission at neutral. It is dangerous not to use the
braking force of the engine. Always place the transmission in a low gear before starting to travel downhill.
When traveling downhill, travel slowly. If necessary, use the braking force of the engine together with the brake
pedal to control the travel speed.
When traveling on slopes with the body articulated, always set the front wheels on the downhill side. If the front
wheels are on the uphill side, there is increased danger that the machine will tip over.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING
When operating in tunnels, under bridges, under electric wires, or other places where the height is limited, be
extremely careful not to let the machine body or work equipment hit anything.
To prevent accidents caused by hitting other objects, always operate the machine at a speed which is safe for
operation, particular in confined spaces, indoors, and in places where there are other machines.
Check that there is no person other than the operator within the range of flying objects caused by the operation.
OPERATING ON SLOPES
Do not articulate the machine fully on steep slops. There is danger that the machine may tip over.
When working on slopes, control the machine speed with the accelerator pedal.
PROHIBITED OPERATIONS
If the machine rolls over or falls, or the ground at the working point collapses, it may lead to serious personal injury
or death. Always observe the following precautions.
When operating at the bottom of a cliff, there is danger that the soil may collapse or that rocks may fall. Never
operate in such places.
The edge of cliffs or road shoulders may easily collapse, and there is danger of falling. Do not go close to such
places.
Avoid sudden starts, sudden stops, and sudden steering.
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