Operation
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Driving
• Do not operate drive pedal or drive lever when brake is locked with parking
brake lock lever. It can wear out brake.
• Always wear protective footwear, long trousers, hardhat, safety glasses and
ear protection when operating or servicing the machine. Proper clothing will
minimize the chance of injury. Do not operate the equipment if you have long
hair, loose clothing, or jewelry; all of which may get tangled in moving parts. Do
not operate the machine barefoot or with open sandals.
• Do not allow bystanders to come near machine when driving.
• Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before driving; start
slow.
• Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before turning
• Do not make sudden starts, acceralation, change of speed, change of direction,
or stop. Do not turn at speed. Avoid sudden maneuvers; this may cause the
operator to fall or to be thrown, or machine to tip over.
• Do not operate drive pedal and drive lever simultaneously. Machine may loose
control and keeps moving even releasing feet from drive pedal.
• Do not turn the key to [ (off)] position while traveling.