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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/OPG (Top Guard Level I)with a seat belt is installed by KUBOTA.A ROPS: Roll-Over Protective StructureA OPG (Top Guard Level I): Operator ProtectiveGuards of Top Guard Level IAlways use the seat belt when the machine isequipped with a ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I) asthis combination will reduce the risk of serious injury ordeath, should the excavator be upset or falling objectsoccur.Do not modify any structural members of the ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I) by welding, drilling, bending,grinding or cutting, as this may weaken the structure.If any component is damaged, replace it. Do notattempt repairs. If the ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I)is loosened or removed for any reason, make sure allparts are reinstalled correctly. Tighten mounting boltsto proper torque.4. ROPS meets requirements of ISO 12117-2.OPG (Top Guard Level I) meets requirements ofOSHA 1926 1003/ISO 10262.5. 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.8. Do not operate the excavator while under the influenceof alcohol, medication, controlled substances or whilefatigued.
