Takeuchi TB285 User Manual

1-8
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS WHEN
PREPARING
Know the work area
Before starting operation, know the working
area condition to ensure a safety operation.
•Inspectthetopographyandground
condition of the working area, or the
structure of the building when working
indoors, and take the safety precautions as
necessary.
•Besuretoavoidallhazardsand
obstructions such as ditches, underground
lines, trees, cliffs, overhead electrical wires,
or places where there is a danger of falling
rocks or slides.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN PREPARING
•Checkwiththeadministratorforthe
locations of buried gas pipes, water pipes
and power cables. If necessary, determine
what specific precautions must be taken to
insure safety by consulting with the
administrator.
•Whenworkingonroads,besureto
consider the safety of pedestrians and
vehicles.
· Use a flag person and/or a signal.
· Fence off the working area and keep off
unauthorized persons.
•Whenworkinginwaterorcrossingshallow
streams or creeks, check the depth of the
water, the solidity of the ground and the
water flow speed beforehand.
Refer to “Cautions on operating” for further
instructions.
Check the strength of the bridge
When traveling over a bridge or a structure,
check the permissible load. If the strength is
insufficient, reinforce the bridge or the
structure.
Always keep the machine clean
•Cleanwindows,mirrorsandlightsto
ensure good visibility.
 Adjustthemirrortothebestpositionfor
the operator to see the rear view (blind
spot) from the operator’s seat.
•Wipeoffanyoil,grease,mud,snoworice,
to prevent accidents due to slipping.
•Removealllooseobjectsandunnecessary
devices from the machine.
•Removeanydirt,oilorgreasefromthe
engine area to prevent fires.
•Clean
aroundtheoperator’sseatand
removeanyunnecessaryobjectfromthe
machine.

Takeuchi TB285 Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB285
Category	Excavators
Language	English