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Typical example |
Mount the machine and dismount the machine only at locations that have steps and/or handholds. Before you mount the machine, clean the steps and the handholds. Inspect the steps and handholds. Make all necessary repairs.
Face the machine whenever you get on the machine and whenever you get off the machine.
Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and with the handholds.
Note: Three-point contact can be 2 feet and one hand. Three-point contact can also be 1 foot and two hands.
To access the rear of the machine. Fully raise the hood and use the handrails under the hood to maintain three points of contact.
Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a moving machine. Ensure that the work tool is fully lowered to the ground, the transmission is in neutral, and the parking brake is applied. Ensure that the Left Hand Steering Control (if equipped) is tilted up and out of the way before you enter or exit the cab. Never jump off the machine. Do not carry tools or supplies when you try to mount the machine or when you try to dismount the machine. Use a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform. Do not use any controls as handholds when you enter the operator compartment or when you exit the operator compartment.
Machine Access System Specifications
The machine access system has been designed to meet the intent of the technical requirements in "ISO 2867 Earth-moving Machinery – Access Systems". The access system provides for operator access to the operator station and to conduct the maintenance procedures described in the maintenance section.
Machines that are equipped with cabs have alternate exits. For additional information, see Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Alternate Exit".
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Use caution while opening as door can hit operator. If equipped this machine has a remote left cab door opener. It is located in the compartment with the master switch. |