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Careful operation is your best insurance against anaccident.Read and understand this section carefully, beforeoperating the excavator.Every user, however experienced, should carefully readand understand this section 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 place. (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 upset.Do not modify any structural members of the ROPS bywelding, drilling, bending, grinding or cutting, as thismay weaken the structure. If any component isdamaged, replace it. Do not attempt repairs. If theROPS is loosened or removed for any reason, makesure all parts are reinstalled correctly. Tightenmounting bolts to proper torque.4. Include ROPS/ FOPS structure compliance tostandards ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 complies withOSHA 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.1. BEFORE OPERATION(1) Seat belt(1) Pattern selector lever (Two Pattern Selection System:TPSS)(2) Lever lock(A) "Pattern A"(B) "Pattern B.
