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Careful operation is your best insurance against anaccident.Read and understand this manual carefully, beforeoperating the excavator.Every user, however experienced, should carefully readand understand this manual and those of the attachmentsand accessories before operating the excavator. Theowner is obliged to inform all operators of theseinstructions in detail.Keep this manual in the storage location. (See "Where tokeep Operator's Manual" in "MAINTENANCE" section.)1. Know your equipment and its limitations. Read andunderstand this entire manual before attempting tostart and operate the excavator.2. Obey the danger, warning and caution labels on themachine.3. For your safety, a ROPS/FOPS (Roll-Over ProtectiveStructure, Falling Objects Protective Structure.) with aseat belt is installed by KUBOTA. Always use the seatbelt when the machine is equipped with a ROPS/FOPS as this combination will reduce the risk ofserious injury or death, should the excavator be upsetor falling objects occur.Do not modify any structural members of the ROPS/FOPS by welding, drilling, bending, grinding or cutting,as this may weaken the structure. If any component isdamaged, replace it. Do not attempt repairs. If theROPS/FOPS is loosened or removed for any reason,make sure all parts are reinstalled correctly. Tightenmounting bolts to proper torque.4. ROPS/FOPS structure complies with ISO 3471, ISO3449 and OSHA regulations.5. The seat belt must be inspected regularly andreplaced if frayed or damaged.6. Always sit in the operator's seat when starting engineor operating levers or controls.7. Study control lever pattern A and pattern B. Thenchoose the one which is most familiar.Familiarize yourself with the pattern selected byoperating the unit slowly and at low engine speed.A Engage the lever lock to prevent accidental patternchange.8. Do not operate the excavator while under the influenceof alcohol, medication, controlled substances or whilefatigued.
