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(a) Do not operate the unit with frayed, kinked, cracked or damaged hoses, fitting, or tubing.
(b) Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before leaving the excavator unattended or servicing
fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system components.
(c) Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or control valve.
(d) Do not check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by passing cardboard or wood over the suspected
area. Look for discoloration. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can
develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately.
* Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe trenching. Use extreme caution when operating near
structures, utility line, or when other workers are present. Call utilities before you dig. Don’t straddle trench with
excavator. Move excavator backward and away from the trench as you dig.
* If your excavator is intended for use near any unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust
should be equipped with a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take
appropriate fire-fighting equipment with you.
* Excavator s should be only used for trenching. Do not use for other purpose.
* Never alter the excavator or any part of its manufactured design.
PREPARATION
* Contact municipalities and utilities to locate buried lines before digging. Do not dig until you have fully investigated the
area. Use extreme caution when overhead or buried utility lines are present.
* Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the equipment.
a) Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots
b) Always wear safety glasses or goggles and approved safety headgear when operating the machine.
c) Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that might become entangled in moving or rotating parts of the machine.
d) Always wear protective hearing devices when operating the excavator. Continued exposure to loud machinery
can cause hearing loss.
* Make sure the excavator is on a level surface with no more than 10°incline. Block the machine as required to prevent
unintended movement. Do not operate near soft-shouldered inclines that may not provide adequate support.
* Always operate the excavator from the operator seat with hands positioned near valve controls and feet flat on the
area provided.
* Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a) Use an approved fuel container.
b) Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
c)Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
d)Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
* Only use the excavator in daylight or adequate artificial light.