LG956 Wheel Loader. Instruction - page 1

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Operators should know and obey the safety criteria described in national and local laws. If there is no

such national or local criteria, please follow the rules described in this manual.

Most accidents are caused by the failure to follow fundamental safety regulations for the operation

and maintenance of machines. To avoid accidents, please read, understand and follow all precautions

and warnings in this manual about the machine before performing any operation or maintenance.

Safety precautions are specified in SAFETY of Chapter I, page 1.

Safety information described in this manual cannot include safety precautions for every circumstance

that might involve a potential hazard in operation and maintenance. Therefore, if procedures or

actions which are not recommended in this manual are used, the safety of the operator and machine

must be confirmed. Otherwise, consult us or the dealers.

The safety precautions for operation and maintenance in this manual only apply to those conditions

specified by the machine. If the uses of the machine are not specified in the manual, users should

assume full responsibility for their actions. We will not bear any safety responsibility for the operators

or machine.

In any case, you should not engage in prohibited operations as described in this manual.

The following signs are used for identification of safety information in this manual:

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DANGER

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This word is used in safety messages and on safety labels where there is a

high possibility of serious injury or death if the hazard is not avoided. These safety messages or
labels usually describe precautions that must be taken to avoid the hazard. Failure to avoid this
hazard may also result in serious damage to the machine.

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WARNING

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This word is used in safety messages and on safety labels where there is

a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this hazard may also result in serious injury or
death. Failure to avoid this hazard may also result in serious damage to the machine.

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NOTICE

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This word is used in safety messages and on safety labels for the hazards

that could result in minor or moderate injury if the hazard is not avoided. This word is used for
precautions that must be taken in order to avoid actions which could shorten the life of the
machine.

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CHAPTER I SAFETY

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WARNING

Read and follow all safety precautions. Failure to do so may

result in serious injury or death.

1 SAFETY LABEL POSITIONS AND THE CONTENTS

1.1 Safety Label and Its Position

The positions of safety labels of this machine are shown in the figure 1-1 and figure 1-2. Please read
carefully and follow the contents of all the safety labels. Please maintain the labels; when a label
becomes lost, broken or unclear, immediately repair or replace the label. If any component attached
with safety labels is replaced, please make sure the new component has the same safety label.
When cleaning the safety labels, please use cloth, soap and water. Do not use chemical and gas
cleansers.

Figure 1-1 Figure of safety label position (Domestic Type)

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1.2 The Contents of Safety Label（Domestic Type）

1. Warning for starting

Located above the start button

2. Limit position of lift arm 3. Danger of lift arm 4. Start lifting

5. Notice for operation 6. Notice for driving

Located on the lifting position
of front and rear frames

Located on the right front glass
inside the operator cab

Located on the left front glass
inside the operator cab

maintains

Sitting allowed only in cab.

s

loading.

;

while in operation

(Lock the lift arm cylinder before
entering dangerous areas.)

Located on both sides of lift arms

Located on both sides of
lift arm

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7. Danger of injury or death during steering 8. Parking brake

9. Notice for the door of operator cab 10. Select switch for cutting off power

11. Warning for cutting off power 12. Antifreeze fluid

Located on the steering position
of front and rear frames

Located on the left side of operator cab door
and inlet port of water tank of engine hood

Located on outside of operator cab door

Located on the right operation
box

Located on the right operation box

Located on the right operation box