• When loading or unloading to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength,
and grade.
• When swinging the upper structure on the loading platform, lower the work equipment, retract it, and per-
form the operation slowly.
• Always fold the mirrors and stow the radio antenna.
• For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after loading the machine. To prevent the door
from opening during transportation.
• When it is necessary to remove handrails and steps, take care not to lose removed handrails and steps.
Install the removed handrails and steps securely.
TOWING AND BEING TOWED
PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING AND BEING TOWED
Always use the correct towing equipment and towing method. Any mistake in the selection of the wire rope or
drawbar or the method of towing a disabled machine and being towed may lead to serious personal injury or
death.
For towing, see “PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING MACHINE (3-258)”.
• Always confirm that the wire rope or drawbar used for towing has ample strength for the weight of the ma-
chine being towed.
• Never use the wire rope which has cut strands (A), re-
duced diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is a danger that
the rope may break during the towing operation.
• Always wear leather gloves when handling the wire rope.
• Never tow a machine on a slope.
• During the towing operation, never stand between the tow-
ing machine and the machine being towed.
LIFTING OBJECTS WITH BUCKETS
SAFETY RULES FOR LIFTING OBJECTS
• Determine the signals to be used and place a signalman in position.
• To prevent the machine from tipping over or falling, carry out the operation on flat ground.
• To prevent the danger of contact with a raised load or the danger from a falling load, do not allow any work-
er inside the area.
• Do not exceed the specified lifting load.
For details of the maximum lifting load permitted for this machine, see the decal and bucket manufacturers
RLL (Rated Lifting Load).
NOTICE
RLL (Rated Lifting Load) for the bucket may not be the same as the lifting capacity of the machine.
Always be sure to lift within relevant lifting limits.
• All components in the load line (eg. chains, shackles etc.) must be rated correctly for the load to be lifted.
• It is dangerous if the raised load hits any person or structure. When swinging or operating the work equip-
ment, check carefully that the surrounding area is safe.
• Do not swing or operate the work equipment suddenly.
There is a danger that this may cause the load to swing and the machine to become unstable or tip over.
• Do not leave the operator seat when there is a raised load.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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