Makita DCU602 Instruction Manual page 7

12. Do not use the machine in bad weather condi-
tions, especially when there is a risk of light-
ning. This decreases the risk of being struck by
lightning.
13. Do not touch the metal parts during use or
after use as they may get hot enough to cause
burns due to sunlight.
14. Be careful not to entangle the cords with the
load or obstacles.
15. When crossing a wooden bridge, etc., make
sure that the sum of the weight of product,
load capacity, and operator's weight does
not exceed the weight limit of the bridge, and
cross the bridge carefully at a constant speed.
16. Wear the gloves when operating the machine
in low temperature environments. Touching
the metal parts with bare hands may cause your
hands to stick.
17. If there are people or obstacles in the direction
of travel, avoid them in advance.
18. Do not scoop objects directly with the carrier
or bucket. Doing so may damage the machine
and cause an accident.
19. When you use the machine on muddy ground,
wet slope, or slippery place, pay attention to
your footing.
20. Do not submerge the machine into a puddle.
21. When you leave the machine while working, be
sure to completely return the dump unit to its
original position, and lock the brake lever and
remove the lock key.
22. Do not leave the machine unattended while
objects are loaded on the carrier or bucket.
Operation on slopes
1. Do not cross on slopes.
Stop before the downhill, and be sure to
2.
decrease speed and exercise caution.
3. If the speed is too fast when traveling downhill,
the beep sound is emitted. In this case, slow
down using the brake.
4. Exercise caution when starting or stopping the
machine on slopes.
5. As the loads become less stable on slopes,
firmly secure the loads with ropes.
6. As the machine becomes unstable depending
on the condition of the road, keep the load to a
minimum.
7. As the view is obscured on slopes, keep the
height of the load to a minimum.
Never stop the machine on slopes. Stop the
8.
machine on flat ground, and lock the brake
lever, and then turn the power off.
Do not change the direction or speed mode on
9.
steep slopes.
10. Do not release the switch trigger on upward
slopes. The machine may go in reverse and
cause an accident.
11. Make sure that the remaining battery capacity
is enough before operating on slopes. If the
remaining battery capacity is not enough,
charge the battery or replace it with a charged
one.
12. When starting the machine on slopes, do not
place your foot behind the rear wheel since the
machine moves back a few centimeters.
Loading objects
1. Do not overload objects. When loading
objects, be sure to follow the instructions and
load limits in the manual.
2. Since the larger the load, the more difficult it
is to operate the machine, keep the load within
the range that does not affect the operation.
3. Firmly secure the objects with ropes.
Load the objects within the carrier or bucket.
4.
If the objects protrude from the carrier or bucket,
there is a risk of accidents due to the objects
falling or contact obstacles such as walls.
5. Be sure that loaded objects are below eye
level. If the load is too high, it is dangerous
because the view is obscured. Also, there is a risk
of overturning and injury because the load is likely
to be unbalanced.
6. Load the objects on the carrier or bucket
evenly. If the objects are loaded unevenly, there is
a risk of overturning and injury because the load is
likely to be unbalanced.
7. Before loading the objects or operating the
machine, make sure that the handle of the
dump unit is fully pulled down and completely
locked.
8. Be sure to load heavy objects first to keep
balance.
9. Do not extend the front and side rails on steep
slopes. Extend the side rails when lightweight
objects are loaded.
10. When extending the front and side rails, do not
extend them over the extension limit. Be sure
to extend the side rails so that the right and
left sides are the same length, and load objects
evenly.
11. Load and unload objects on flat ground. Never
load or unload objects on slope.
12. When lifting and tilting the carrier or bucket,
hold the handles and frame firmly, and work in
a stable posture.
Transportation of machine
1. Use the ladder rails that are at least 4 times
as long as the height of the truck bed, with
fixtures suitable for the bed, with a non-slip
surface and sufficient width, and capable of
withstanding the weight of the machine and
operator. Read the instruction manual of the
ladder rails carefully before use.
2. Before loading the machine, unload all objects
from the machine and remove mud and other
debris from the tires. Install the ladder rails on
a flat and stable surface.
3. Before loading or unloading the machine,
make sure that there are no people around the
machine and the ladder rails. Load or unload
the machine at low speed, taking care to pre-
vent the machine from falling off the ladder
rails, and not to hit your head on the ceiling of
the truck. Use extreme caution when loading
or unloading the machine backward.
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