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Work on Slopes Safely
When working on slopes, avoid side-hill travel whenever
possible. It is generally safer to operate up and down
the slope. Remember the danger of sliding and/or
tipping on steep slopes is always present, regardless of
how heavy or stable your machine may appear to be.
Always use seat belts if your machine is equipped with a
ROPS. If equipped, make sure foldable ROPS is upright.
Keep your hands and feet inside the cab at all times.
When climbing or descending steep grades, select
the proper gear before starting on the slope, to assure
adequate power or engine breaking.
If your machine has a gear shift, select a low gear. If
your machine has a hydrostatic drive, the speed control
should be in the slow travel position, close to neutral,
not in the fully displaced position.
On machines that have a gear shift and a hydrostatic
control, both controls must be in their slow travel position.
Always be sure that manually operated gear type
transmissions are fully engaged before starting onto
a grade. Do not attempt to change the gear selection
while traveling on a grade. See the manufacturer's
manual for specifi c instructions.
Follow Safe Operating Practices
Make these safe practices part of your daily routine:
• Keep your seat belt/operator restraint fastened.
• Never leave the operator's seat without having the
unit come to a complete stop and applying the
breaks.
• Operate the controls smoothly — don't jerk the
steering levers or joysticks.
• Avoid sudden stops, starts or turns.
• Use care and good judgment.
• Never attempt to operate the controls unless properly
seated in the cab.
• To shut down the machine, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key, if equipped. (See page 30,
Safe Shutdown.)
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Operate Safely
Operate Safely
Operate
instruments
and controls
smoothly
Watch Out for Hazardous
Working Conditions
Be alert for hazards. Know where you are at all times.
Watch for overhead obstacles. Look up as well
as down.
Avoid operating your machine too close to an overhang,
deep ditch or hole. If your machine inadvertently gets
close to a tipping condition or drop-off, STOP and get
off the machine after applying the parking brake. Plan
your moves carefully before proceeding. Reversal is
often the best move.
WARNING! Never operate the machine close to the
edge of an overhang or gully. The edges could collapse
or a slide could occur causing serious injury or death.
Stay Alert! Rough Terrain Can be Hazardous!
Be alert to obstacles and excessively rough terrain.
Back away from them and go around.
Always travel slowly over rough terrain and hillsides.
Maintain a speed consistent with the working
conditions.
WARNING! Avoid Serious injury or death! Keep
your entire body inside the operator's cab while
operating the machine. Never work with your head,
arms, feet or legs beyond the operator's compartment.
Traveling on Jobsite
Take it slow and easy when traveling through congested
areas. Traffi c courtesy pays off.
Give the right-of-way to loaded machines. Maintain a
safe distance from other machines. Pass cautiously.
Don't obstruct your vision when traveling or working.
(See page 20, Masked Visibility Areas.) Operate at
speeds slow enough so you have complete control at
all times. If possible, avoid travel over rough, slippery or
uneven terrain, and on hillsides.
Travel Safely
When roading the machine, know your approximate
stopping distance at any given speed.
Travel at controlled speeds, especially around corners.
Look in all directions before reversing your direction of travel.
Never coast in neutral.
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