
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse.................................................................................... 1
1.3 Components................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Serial Number Plate.................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Operator Orientation .................................................................................................................. 3
2 SAFETY................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words.................................................................................... 4
2.2 Operational Hazards................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Maintenance Hazards................................................................................................................. 8
3 SAFETY SIGNS................................................................................................................................. 10
4 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Preparation For Use ................................................................................................................. 12
Electrical Line ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Utility Locating.......................................................................................................................... 12
Gas Line..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Before Operation ...................................................................................................................... 13
Test Operator On Board Safety Switch................................................................................... 13
Fill Fuel Tank ............................................................................................................................. 14
Check Engine Oil Level............................................................................................................ 14
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level (AW32 Or MV22 is Recommended) ........................................ 15
4.4 Machine Controls ..................................................................................................................... 16
Engine Throttle ......................................................................................................................... 16
Park Brake................................................................................................................................. 16
Key Switch................................................................................................................................. 16
Auxiliary Hydraulic Control ..................................................................................................... 16
Drive Joystick ........................................................................................................................... 17
Boom Joystick .......................................................................................................................... 17
4.5 Start And Stop Engine.............................................................................................................. 18
Start Engine............................................................................................................................... 18
Stop Engine............................................................................................................................... 18
4.6 Attachments .............................................................................................................................. 18
Connect Attachment................................................................................................................. 18
Connect Hydraulics.................................................................................................................. 19
Disconnect Attachment............................................................................................................ 20
4.7 Transporting.............................................................................................................................. 20
4.8 Lift Arm Lock............................................................................................................................. 21
Engage Lift Arm Lock............................................................................................................... 21
Disengage Lift Arm Lock ......................................................................................................... 21
4.9 First Time User Tips ................................................................................................................. 22
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