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2.1.4 Check the position of the blade
• Check the position of the blade before operating the side movement levers. When the blade
is at the back, the operation of the side movement levers is reversed.
Normal travel
Reverse slide movement
1 = Blade 1 = Blade
2.1.5 Accessing the machine
• Do not jump on or out of the machine. Do not climb into or out of the machine when it is op-
erating as this may cause physical injuries.
• When you enter and leave the machine, face the machine and use the handles and the top of
the track.
• Use the contact points indicated by arrows in the il-
lustration opposite to climb onto and descend from the
machine.
• Do not use the command levers as handles.
• Always maintain three points of contact.
• If the handles or the track is dirty or covered with oil,
wash them off.
CAUTION
Make sure that you do not bang your head against the rearview mirror when you climb
into or out of the cab.