PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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50960025/CP0514
WARNING
Excessive speed can be hazardous. ALWAYS
exercise caution and good judgement while
operating the machine.
ALWAYS maintain a safe distance from elec-
tric power lines and avoid contact with any
electrically charged conductor and gas line. It
is not necessary to make direct contact with a
power line for power to ground through the
structure of the machine. Keep the boom and
load at least 10 ft. (3 m) from all power lines.
Accidental contact with a power line or rup-
ture of a gas line can result in electrocution or
an explosion. Contact the “Call Before You
Dig” referral system number at 8-1-1 in the
U.S., or 888-258-0808 in the U.S. and Canada,
to locate any underground utility lines
BEFORE starting to dig.
Keep all body parts inside the operator’s sta-
tion while operating the machine. BE SURE of
clearance for the attachment tool when turn-
ing, working around buildings, etc.
When ramps must be used in transporting loads with
the machine, the following are the minimum widths for
safe travel:
Compacted dirt, gravel, etc.
12 ft. (3.6 m)
Woodboard, concrete, etc.
10 ft. (3.0 m)
Permanent aisles, roadways and passageways, floors
and ramps must be clearly defined or marked.
Permanent or temporary protrusion of loads, equip-
ment, material and construction facilities into the usual
operating area must be guarded, clearly and distinc-
tively marked, or clearly visible.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, plat-
forms and other similar working surfaces.
Controlled lighting of adequate intensity should be
provided in operating areas. Where operating condi-
tions dictate, the operator/user is responsible for hav-
ing the machine equipped with lights.
Provisions must be made to prevent trucks, semi-trail-
ers and railroad cars from being moved during loading
and unloading. Wheel stops, parking brakes, or other
positive holding means must be used to prevent move-
ment during loading and unloading.
Safety Hand Signals Continued
DO NOT move railroad cars and trailers with the
Telescopic Handler.
DO NOT use the boom and attachment for leverage to
push the machine out of mud.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT lower boom at high
engine speed when attachment tool is at maxi-
mum rearward tilt. Damage to slave cylinders may
result.
GENERAL LOAD HANDLING
NEVER operate controls except from the operator’s
seat. NEVER jerk or use fast movements. Avoid sud-
den stops, starts and changes in direction.
Operation of the hydraulic system depends on engine
speed and the distance the controls are moved. When
operating these controls it is important to develop a
technique called “feathering.” Feathering the control
means starting the desired motion by moving the con-
trol a small distance away from neutral. Then after
movement has started, the control can be eased to full
travel. Use the same feathering technique to slow and
stop the motion.