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SAFETY
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Always use ramps of adequate strength. Be sure that the
ramps are wide, long, and thick enough to provide a safe
loading slope. Take suitable steps to prevent the ramps
from moving out of position or coming off.
(1) Chocks
(2) Ramp
(3) Ramp width
(4) Angle of ramp: Max. 15 °
(5) Block
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Be sure the ramp surface and the platform of trailer are
clean and free of grease, oil, ice, water and other loose materials. If any, remove them. Remove dirt around
the undercarriage of the machine. On a rainy day, in particular, be extremely careful since the ramp surface
is slippery.
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Run the engine at low idle and drive the machine slowly at low speed.
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When on the ramps, do not operate any lever except for the travel lever (travel forward and reverse).
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Never correct your steering on the ramps. If necessary, drive off the ramps onto the ground, correct the di-
rection, then enter the ramps again.
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The center of gravity of the machine will change suddenly at the joint between the ramps and the loading
platform, and there is danger of the machine losing its balance. Drive slowly over this point.
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When loading or unloading to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength,
and grade.
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When swinging the upper structure on the loading platform, lower the work equipment, retract it, and per-
form the operation slowly.
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For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after loading the machine. To prevent the door
from opening during transportation.
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When the handrail is required to be removed, be careful not to lose it.
When reinstalling the handrail, be sure to install it 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 failed machine and being towed may lead to serious personal injury or death.
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Always confirm that the wire rope or drawbar used for towing has ample strength for the weight of the ma-
chine being towed.
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Never use the wire rope which has breaks in strands (A),
reduced diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is a danger that
the rope may break during the towing operation.
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Always wear leather gloves when handling the wire rope.
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Never tow a machine on a slope.
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During the towing operation, never stand between the tow-
ing machine and the machine being towed.
LIFTING OPERATION BY USING BUCKET WITH HOOK
PRECAUTIONS FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS
Falling of a lifted load or tipping over of the machine can cause serious personal injury or death. Always observe
the following.
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Do not perform lifting work on slopes, soft ground, or other places where the machine is not stable.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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