• If water gets into the electrical system, electric devices will
cause malfunctions, and the machine will cause error. If
the machine cause error, it may move unexpectedly and
cause serious personal injury or death. When washing the
machine with water or steam, do not allow the water or
steam to come into direct contact with electrical compo-
nents.
• If high-pressure water is sprayed directly onto camera, it
may cause failure. Do not allow the high-pressure water to
get into camera directly. When cleaning the camera, wipe
off any dirt with soft cloth.
• When cleaning camera, if you stand on an unstable place, or take an unstable posture, you may fall and be
injured. Put proper stepladder or step on the level and firm ground, and clean the camera in secure posture.
PRECAUTIONS FOR INSIDE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT
• When entering the operator's compartment, always remove all mud and oil from the soles of your shoes.
If you operate the pedal with mud or oil affixed to your shoes, your foot may slip and this may cause a seri-
ous accident.
• Do not leave tools or machine parts lying around inside the operator's compartment. If tools or parts get into
the control devices, it may obstruct operation and cause the machine to move unexpectedly, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
• Do not stick suction pads to the window glass. Suction pads act as a lens and may cause fire.
• Do not use a cellular phone when driving or operating the machine. This may lead to mistakes in operation,
and may cause serious personal injury or death.
• Never bring any dangerous objects such as flammable or explosive items into the operator's compartment.
PROVIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT
Observe the following precautions to prepare for action if any
serious personal injury or death or fire should occur.
• Be sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and
read the labels to ensure that you know how to use them
for the possibility of fires.
• Perform periodic inspection and maintenance to ensure
that the fire extinguisher can always be used.
• Provide a first aid kit in the storage point. Perform periodic
checks and add to the contents if necessary.
IF ANY PROBLEM IS FOUND
If you find any problem in the machine during operation or maintenance (noise, vibration, smell, incorrect
gauges, smoke, oil leakage, etc., or any abnormal display on the warning devices or monitor), report to the per-
son in charge and take the necessary action. Do not operate the machine until the problem has been corrected.
PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT FIRE
ACTIONS IF FIRE OCCURS
• Turn the starting switch to OFF position, and stop the engine.
• Use the handrails and steps to escape from the machine.
• Do not jump off the machine. There is the danger of falling and it may cause personal injury.
• The fume generated by a fire contains harmful materials which have a bad influence on your body when
they are inhaled.
Do not breathe the fumes.
• After a fire, harmful compounds may be left. If it touches your skin, it may have a bad influence on your
body.
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