Traveling On The Worksite
Know and understand the worksite traffic flow patterns
and obey signalmen, road signs and flagmen.
Check blade location before traveling. When blade is
positioned to the rear, operate the steering levers in the
opposite direction as when the blade is in the front.
The retractable track frame, if equipped, should be
extended for traveling on the worksite. The track frame
can be retracted to access narrow areas. Read and
know manufacturer's instructions before operation.
Know the maximum height and width of the machine.
Do not obstruct your vision when traveling. Always look
in the direction of travel. Drive facing the travel direction
when possible.
Operate the controls smoothly and slowly. Rapid and
jerky movement of the controls can cause loss of both
machine stability and control of the load.
When moving the machine, watch that enough
clearance is available on both sides and above the
boom and cab. Be especially careful to allow extra
clearance on uneven ground.
Traveling On The Worksite (continued)
Make sure all surfaces will support the weight of
the machine.
Do not cross ditches, creeks or wet draws without an
adequate fill or bridge crossing.
Match travel speed to the traffic, weather and ground
conditions. Take it slow and easy when traveling. Travel
cautiously over rough or slippery ground and on slopes.
Reduce speed when travelling over a rise.
Always give the right of way to loaded machines.
Maintain a safe distance from other machines.
If you encounter a blind corner, stop and then proceed
with caution.
Avoid traveling over obstacles (logs, tree stumps, rough
terrain, ditches, curbs, railroad tracks) whenever
possible. If you must cross an obstacle, do so slowly
and with caution.
Avoid steep slopes or unstable surfaces. If it is
necessary to travel on a slope, follow manufacturer's
specific instructions. When on a slope, keep the boom
centered and attachment as low and as close to the
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Operate Safely
Check for hazards or obstructions before entering an
underpass or other area with restricted clearance.
Check height and side clearances.
WARNING! Avoid possible injury. The weight of the
machine may cause the ground, dock, ramp or floor
to give way, causing loss of control, fall or tipover.
Know weight limits and stay clear of the edges of
excavations and drop-offs. Failure to know and
observe weight limits and use caution could result in
death or serious injury.
Operate Safely
machine as possible. Proceed with extreme caution.
Do not drive ACROSS a steep slope under any
circumstances. Drive straight up and down a slope.
Avoid turning on a slope. If it is necessary, use extreme
caution and make the turn WIDE and SLOW with the
boom centered and attachment as low and as close to
the machine as possible.
Avoid sudden movement of the travel controls.
Operate
Controls Smoothly
And Slowly
Know
Weight Limits
Travel Slowly Over
Rough, Hazardous
Terrain
Drive Straight
Up And Down – NOT
ACROSS – Steep
Slopes
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