Kubota K008-5 User manual

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COMPACT EXCAVATOR
MODELS
K008-5
U10-5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Dear valued customer,
please fill in the form below. Your information will help us to help you.
These operating instructions only apply to KUBOTA excavators K008-5 and U10-5, which comply with the
following EC declaration of conformity (page 7).
In addition, the machine’s product identification number must correspond to the following scope of appli-
cation.
K008-5 - Valid from serial number 10001
U10-5 - Valid from serial number 10001
The serial number is part of the product identification number (page 46).
Please contact your KUBOTA dealer for any additional information or troubleshooting procedures not mentioned
in these operating instructions.
We would also like to point out that the contents of these operating instructions are not part of any previously ex-
isting agreement, commitment or legal relationship nor do they constitute an amendment this. All responsibilities
are taken from the respective sales contract, which contains the complete and exclusively valid contractual war-
ranty, refer to the "Duties, liability and warranty" section (page 13). This documentation neither extends nor re-
stricts the contractual warranty.
KUBOTA Baumaschinen GmbH reserves the right to change the information contained in this document with re-
spect to future technical development without altering the basic characteristics of the excavators described herein
and without amending this document.
Distribution and reproduction of this documentation and disclosure of its content are not allowed unless express
consent is given by the manufacturer. Violators of the above terms are liable for compensation for damages.
Type:
Year of construction:
Product identification number:
Shipment date:

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CONTENTS
Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................................... 5
General symbols ..................................................................................................................................... 6
GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 7
Foreword .................................................................................................................................................. 7
EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................ 7
Date of issue of the operating instructions ........................................................................................ 10
Operating personnel ............................................................................................................................. 10
Location of the operating instructions................................................................................................ 11
Spare parts............................................................................................................................................. 11
SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................................................. 13
Basic safety instructions...................................................................................................................... 13
Duties, liability and warranty................................................................................................................ 13
Safety symbols ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Approved use ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Unapproved use .................................................................................................................................... 16
Quick coupler and attachments limitations........................................................................................ 17
Special duties of the owner.................................................................................................................. 18
Noise emission and vibration .............................................................................................................. 19
Safety labels on the machine ............................................................................................................... 20
Safety devices ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Locking the controls ........................................................................................................................... 29
Locking the control lever K008-5 ..................................................................................................... 29
Locking the control lever U10-5 ....................................................................................................... 29
Locking the swivel frame .................................................................................................................... 30
Engine emergency stop ..................................................................................................................... 30
Protective structure of roll-over safety bar ......................................................................................... 31
Seat belt ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Hazards coming from the hydraulic system.......................................................................................32
Fire protection ....................................................................................................................................... 33
RECOVERY, LOADING AND TRANSPORT ................................................................................. 35
Safety rules for recovery ...................................................................................................................... 35
Safety rules while loading with a crane .............................................................................................. 35
Safety rules for transport ..................................................................................................................... 36
Recovery ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Hoisting the excavator with a crane .................................................................................................... 37
Transport on a flat bed trailer .............................................................................................................. 39
DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCAVATOR .......................................................................................... 41
Model overview...................................................................................................................................... 41
Model K008-5..................................................................................................................................... 41
Model U10-5....................................................................................................................................... 41
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Dimensions of the K008-5/U10-5 ....................................................................................................... 42
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 44
Identification of the excavator ............................................................................................................. 46
Product identification number............................................................................................................. 46
Identification of the engine ................................................................................................................. 46
Standard equipment.............................................................................................................................. 46
ASSEMBLY AND FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................... 49
Component overview ............................................................................................................................ 49
Operator's place .................................................................................................................................... 50
Control console K008-5...................................................................................................................... 52

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Control console U10-5........................................................................................................................ 53
Controls K008-5.................................................................................................................................. 55
Controls U10-5 ................................................................................................................................... 56
Other machine components ................................................................................................................. 58
Working light....................................................................................................................................... 58
Fuse box............................................................................................................................................. 58
Main fuse ............................................................................................................................................ 59
Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 59
Battery isolator.................................................................................................................................... 59
Tray .................................................................................................................................................... 60
Tool compartment............................................................................................................................... 60
Fuel tank filler opening ....................................................................................................................... 61
Engine compartment............................................................................................................................. 62
Hydraulic system K008-5 ...................................................................................................................... 63
Hydraulic system U10-5 ........................................................................................................................ 64
OPERATION....................................................................................................................................65
Safety rules for operation ..................................................................................................................... 65
Safety for children............................................................................................................................... 66
Guiding the operator........................................................................................................................... 66
Working in the vicinity of overhead power lines.................................................................................. 67
Working in the vicinity of underground power lines ............................................................................ 67
Initial operation...................................................................................................................................... 67
Running in the excavator.................................................................................................................... 68
Pre-operational services....................................................................................................................... 68
Walk-around inspection ...................................................................................................................... 69
Engine oil level - check....................................................................................................................... 69
Coolant level - check .......................................................................................................................... 69
Radiator - check ................................................................................................................................. 70
V-belt - check...................................................................................................................................... 70
Exhaust system leakage - check ........................................................................................................ 70
Hydraulic oil level - check ................................................................................................................... 71
Water separator - check ..................................................................................................................... 71
Lubrication .......................................................................................................................................... 72
Fuel level - check................................................................................................................................ 74
Setting up the workplace ...................................................................................................................... 74
Getting on the machine ...................................................................................................................... 74
K008-5 ............................................................................................................................................. 74
U10-5 ............................................................................................................................................... 75
Adjusting the operator's seat .............................................................................................................. 75
Seat belt ............................................................................................................................................. 76
Field of view ..................................................................................................................................... 76
Starting and stopping the engine ........................................................................................................ 77
Starting the engine ............................................................................................................................. 78
Stopping the engine............................................................................................................................ 81
Observation of the displays after starting and during operation....................................................... 81
Driving with the machine .................................................................................................................... 82
Adjusting the track width of the K008-5 ........................................................................................... 84
Adjusting the track width of the U10-5 ............................................................................................. 85
Swivelling the roll-over safety bar upward and downward and locking it ......................................... 86
Driving.............................................................................................................................................. 87
Fast drive position U10-5 ................................................................................................................. 87
Driving uphill and downhill .................................................................................................................. 89
Stopping on gradients......................................................................................................................... 90
Notes for rubber crawler operation ..................................................................................................... 90
Operating the controls during excavation work ..................................................................................91
Note on using wider and deeper buckets.........................................................................................92
Operating the dozer ......................................................................................................................... 92
Overview of control lever functions .................................................................................................. 93

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Operating the boom K008-5 ............................................................................................................ 93
Operating the boom U10-5 .............................................................................................................. 94
Operating the arm K008-5 ............................................................................................................... 95
Operating the arm U10-5 ................................................................................................................. 96
Operating the bucket K008-5........................................................................................................... 97
Operating the bucket U10-5............................................................................................................. 98
Swivelling the swivel frame K008-5 ................................................................................................. 99
Swivelling the swivel frame U10-5 ................................................................................................. 100
Swinging the boom ........................................................................................................................ 101
Operating the auxiliary port ............................................................................................................... 102
Locking the auxiliary port pedal........................................................................................................ 103
Pressure relief of the hydraulic system K008-5................................................................................ 103
Pressure relief of the hydraulic system U10-5 ................................................................................. 104
Placing out of operation ..................................................................................................................... 105
Operating the working lights............................................................................................................. 105
Operating the battery isolator ........................................................................................................... 106
Cold weather operation ...................................................................................................................... 106
Necessary preparations prior to the winter season .......................................................................... 106
Operation during the winter season ................................................................................................. 106
Jump-starting the excavator .............................................................................................................. 107
Operating in emergency situations ................................................................................................... 108
Engine emergency stop ................................................................................................................... 108
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 109
Refuelling the excavator................................................................................................................... 109
Bleeding the fuel system .................................................................................................................. 109
Replacing the fuses.......................................................................................................................... 110
Fuse layout of the fuse box............................................................................................................ 111
Opening and closing the engine hood .............................................................................................. 112
Replacing the bucket .......................................................................................................................... 113
Anti-theft system ................................................................................................................................. 113
Black (individual) key ....................................................................................................................... 114
Red key (for registering)................................................................................................................... 114
The key system ................................................................................................................................ 114
Registering a black key for the machine .......................................................................................... 115
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................. 119
Safety rules for troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 119
Troubleshooting: Before operation ................................................................................................... 119
Troubleshooting: Operation............................................................................................................... 120
Troubleshooting: Displays and indicators .......................................................................................121
Troubleshooting: Buzzer sounds ...................................................................................................... 122
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................ 123
Safety rules for maintenance ............................................................................................................. 123
Personnel requirements ..................................................................................................................... 124
Repair work on the machine .............................................................................................................. 124
Operator maintenance chart ............................................................................................................ 126
Skilled personnel maintenance chart ............................................................................................... 128
Recommended lubricants .................................................................................................................. 130
Cleaning the excavator ....................................................................................................................... 132
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 133
Refilling the coolant .......................................................................................................................... 133
Cleaning the radiator ........................................................................................................................ 134
V-belt - adjust ................................................................................................................................... 134
Checking the coolant hoses ............................................................................................................ 134
Replacing the engine oil and oil filter ............................................................................................... 135
Draining the engine oil................................................................................................................... 135
Replacing the oil filter .................................................................................................................... 135
Filling the engine oil ....................................................................................................................... 136

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Replacing the coolant .................................................................................................................... 136
Air filter element - check/clean ......................................................................................................... 137
Replacing the fuel filter ..................................................................................................................... 138
Draining water from the fuel tank...................................................................................................... 139
Topping up hydraulic oil.................................................................................................................... 140
Battery service.................................................................................................................................. 141
Battery - check ............................................................................................................................... 141
Battery - load.................................................................................................................................. 142
Battery - change............................................................................................................................. 143
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................ 144
Swivel gear - grease ...................................................................................................................... 144
Pitch bearing - grease.................................................................................................................... 144
Bucket bolts - grease ..................................................................................................................... 145
Crawler tension - check/adjust ......................................................................................................... 145
Crawler tension - check ................................................................................................................. 146
Crawler tension - adjust ................................................................................................................. 146
Pilot valve - grease U10-5 ................................................................................................................ 147
Checking the electric cables and connections.................................................................................. 147
Checking and replacing the fuel lines............................................................................................... 147
Bolted joints - check ........................................................................................................................... 148
Tightening torque for screws ............................................................................................................ 148
Tightening torque for hose clamps ................................................................................................... 148
Tightening torque for hydraulic hoses .............................................................................................. 148
Tightening torque for hydraulic pipes ............................................................................................... 149
Tightening torque for hydraulic adapters .......................................................................................... 149
SAFETY INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................151
TAKING OUT OF SERVICE AND STORAGE ..............................................................................153
Safety rules for taking out of service and storage ........................................................................... 153
Storage conditions .............................................................................................................................. 153
Measures before taking out of service .............................................................................................. 153
Measures during taking out of service.............................................................................................. 153
Start-up after taking out of service .................................................................................................... 154
LIFTING CAPACITY OF THE EXCAVATOR ................................................................................155
Constructive calculation of lifting capacity ...................................................................................... 155
Max. lifting capacity when rotating up to 360°.................................................................................. 157
ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................161
KUBOTA rotary beacon ...................................................................................................................... 161
KUBOTA bucket accessories ............................................................................................................. 162
Replacing the bucket ........................................................................................................................ 162
Removing the bucket ..................................................................................................................... 162
Attaching the bucket ...................................................................................................................... 163

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Abbreviations
1/min revolutions per minute
%percent
°degrees
°C Degrees Celsius
AAmpere
acc. according
API American Petroleum Institute
approx. approximately
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
bar Bar
CECE Committee for European Construction
Equipment
CO2carbon dioxide
dB decibel
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung 
(German Institute for Standards)
e.g. for example
EMC electromagnetic compatibility
EN Europäische Norm (European standard)
GL Ground level
hHour
incl. including
ISO International Organisation for
Standardisation
kg kilogramme
km/h kilometre per hour
kN kilonewton
kV kilovolt
kW kilowatt
llitre
l/min litres per minute
LpA noise level operator's place
LwA Sound power level
mmetre
m/s² metre per square second
m³ cubic metre
max. maximum
MIL Military Standards
mm millimetre
MPa Megapascal
NNewton
OPG Operator Protective Guard
resp. respectively
RMS Root Mean Square
ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structure
ssecond
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
tton
TOPS Tipping-Over Protective Structure
VVolt

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General symbols
Warning light
Fuel indicator
Engine oil indicator
Charge indicator
Glow indicator
Hydraulic oil
Travel speed
Low speed
Forward travel
Backward travel
Raise boom
Lower boom
Arm dump
Arm crowd
Bucket crowd
Bucket dump
Indicator coolant temperature
Service interval indicator
Set clock indicator
Swivel boom (left)
Swivel boom (right)
Dozer up
Dozer down
Lever direction
Control lever direction
Rotary beacon
Display selector switch
Auxiliary port indicator
Working lights
Horn
Bolted
Released
Fan
Menu button
Insert key
Pull out Key
Indirect return flow
Direct return flow

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Foreword
The safety instructions and the rules and regulations for the use of excavators given in these operating instructions
apply to the excavators mentioned in this documentation.
It is the responsibility of the owner(s):
To ensure that local, regional and national regulations are observed,
To observe the bodies of rules (laws, regulations, guidelines, etc.) stated in the operating instructions to en-
sure safe handling of the equipment,
To ensure that the operating instructions are available to the operating personnel at all times and that the in-
formation, such as notes, warnings and safety rules and regulations, are followed in all points.
The data in the operating instructions apply for all models. Differences are highlighted (e.g. K008-5 or U10-5).
The terms "front" and "direction of travel" refer to the view of the op-
erator when seated on the operator's seat. Forward direction of trav-
el means that the dozer is at the front when driving forwards as
shown in the figure.
The symbols for operating and safety instructions are listed under "Safety symbols" (page 15).
EC Declaration of Conformity
Your copy of the EC declaration of conformity is delivered with the machine. Keep the EC declaration of conformity
in a safe place and show it, if requested, to the responsible authorities. Should the EC declaration of conformity
be lost, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
The CE marking is located on the type plate. If the machine is modified or retrofitted without the approval of the
manufacturer, the safety of the machine may be affected, thus rendering the EC declaration of conformity invalid.
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Content of the EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
ORIGINAL EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
KUBOTA CORPORATION
Trade name:
KUBOTA
Type:
Compact excavator
Model:
K008
-5
Product identification number:
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX<
This machine fulfills all the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
This machine fulfills all the relevant provisions of the directives and regulations: 2000/14/EC,
2014/30/EU, (EU) 2016/1628
Conformity assessment according to the directive 2000/14/EC, annex VI.
Model
Rated speed
Nominal output
(ISO 14396)
Measured sound
power level
Guaranteed sound
power level
K008-5 2050 1/min 7.6 kW 87.9 dB (A) 90 dB (A)
Referred standards:
EN 474
-1:2006+A5:2018 except Annex G,
EN
474-5:2006+A3:2013
Notified body:
TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH
(Notified Body 0036 for EC Directive 2000/14/EC)
Westendstrasse 199, D
-80686 Munich, Germany
Name and address of the
manufacturer:
KUBOTA CORPORATION
1
-1-1, NAKAMIYA OIKE HIRAKATA
OSAKA, 573
-8573, JAPAN
Name and address of the
authorized
representative
Name and address of the
person responsible for the
technical documentation:
KUBOTA Baumaschinen GmbH
Steinhauser Str. 100
D-66482 Zweibrücken, Germany
Mikio Taguchi, President,
KUBOTA Baumaschinen GmbH
Steinhauser Str. 100,
D-66482 Zweibrücken, Germany
Economic operator of the product (based on the Regulation (EU) 2019/1020)
Name: Kubota Holdings Europe B.V.
Contact details: Hoofdweg 1264, 2153 LR Nieuw
-Vennep, the Netherlands
Email:
[e-mail]

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ORIGINAL EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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anufacturer:
KUBOTA CORPORATION
Trade name:
KUBOTA
Type:
Compact excavator
Model:
U10
-5
Product identification number:
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX<
This machine fulfills all the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
This machine fulfills all the relevant provisions of the directives and regulations: 2000/14/EC,
2014/30/EU, (EU) 2016/1628
Conformity assessment according to the directive 2000/14/EC, annex VI.
Model
Rated speed
Nominal output
(ISO 14396)
Measured sound
power level
Guaranteed sound
power level
U10-5 2050 1/min 7.6 kW 87.3 dB (A) 89 dB (A)
Referred standards:
EN 474
-1:2006+A5:2018 except Annex G,
EN 474
-5:2006+A3:2013
Notified body:
TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH
(Notified Body 0036 for EC Directive 2000/14/EC)
Westendstrasse
199, D-80686 Munich, Germany
Name and address of the
manufacturer:
KUBOTA CORPORATION
1
-1-1, NAKAMIYA OIKE HIRAKATA
OSAKA, 573
-8573, JAPAN
Name and address of the
authorized
representative
Name and address of the
person responsible for the
technical documentation:
KUBOTA Baumaschinen GmbH
Steinhauser Str. 100
D-66482 Zweibrücken, Germany
Mikio Taguchi, President,
KUBOTA Baumaschinen GmbH
Steinhauser Str. 100,
D-66482 Zweibrücken, Germany
Economic operator of the product (based on the Regulation (EU) 2019/1020)
Name: Kubota Holdings Europe B.V.
Contact details: Hoofdweg 1264, 2153 LR Nieuw
-Vennep, the Netherlands
Email: [e-mail]

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EU declaration of conformity radio equipment-manufacturer
Hereby, ASAHI DENSO CO., LTD. declares that the radio equipment type [CZ106] is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://en.ad-asahidenso.co.jp/euro-compliance/
Date of issue of the operating instructions
The date of issue of the operating instructions is printed on the bottom right of the front page of the book.
Operating personnel
The duties of personnel with respect to operation, servicing, repairs and safety inspections must be clearly defined
by the owner.
Personnel in training are only allowed to work on or with the excavator under the supervision of an experienced
operator.
Operator
According to industrial safety regulations, only persons who have completed 18 years of age, were instructed in
the operation of the excavator, who have proven their qualification to the owner (employer) and who can be ex-
pected to perform their duties in a reliable way are allowed to operate the excavator independently.
Only instructed personnel are allowed to start the excavator and operate the controls.
Trained personnel
Trained personnel are skilled persons with a technical qualification who are able to determine damage to the ex-
cavator and perform repairs in their area of qualification (e.g. hydraulic or electrical engineering).
Only trained and instructed personnel are allowed to work on the machine.
Qualified personnel
Based on their technical training and experience in their field, qualified personnel should have sufficient knowledge
about the technology used in this machine and be familiar with the applicable national work safety regulations,
accident prevention regulations and the generally accepted technical rules so that they can assess the sound op-
erating condition of the machine.

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Location of the operating instructions
The operating instructions must always be kept on the excavator. If the operating instructions have become illeg-
ible due to continuous use, the owner (operator) must order a replacement from the manufacturer.
A compartment (1) for the operating instructions is located at the
rear side of the operator seat.
A compartment (1) for the operating instructions is located at the
roll-over safety bar.
Spare parts
When ordering spare parts, please always provide the following information:
Machine’s product identification number and year of construction (see type plate)
Designation/type of spare part (see original KUBOTA spare parts catalogue)
Part number of the spare part (see original KUBOTA spare parts catalogue)
Quantity
Customer number
For written orders, please provide this information exactly, or for telephone orders, please have this information
ready before calling. This makes the process easier for us and for you, and prevents errors and incorrect orders
or deliveries.
Please place your order with your KUBOTA dealer.
1
U10-5
1
K008-5

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SAFETY RULES
Basic safety instructions
The EC Use of Work Equipment Directive (2009/104/EC) from 16/09/2009 applies to the operation of the
aforementioned excavator.
The information in these operating instructions applies for maintenance and repairs.
National rules and regulations apply where applicable.
Duties, liability and warranty
A basic prerequisite for the safe handling and problem-free operation of the excavator is the knowledge of the safe-
ty instructions and safety regulations.
These operating instructions, in particular the safety instructions, must be followed by all persons working near or
with the excavator. Above and beyond this, the safety rules and regulations applicable for the site must also be
observed.
Hazards occurring during the handling of the excavator:
The excavators are manufactured according to the state of technology and the recognised safety rules. Nev-
ertheless, danger to life and limb of the operator or a third party, or damage to the excavator or other property,
can occur. The excavator(s) may only be used
for its approved use and
in a completely safe operating condition.
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Safety rules
Warranty and liability
The scope, period and form of the warranty are set forth in the sales and delivery conditions of the manufacturer.
The operating instructions valid at the time of delivery shall be the basis for any warranty claims arising from errors
in the documentation, see the date of issue of the operating instructions (page 10). The following applies above
and beyond the sales and delivery conditions: No warranty or liability shall be assumed for personnel and property
damages resulting from one or more of the following reasons:
improper use of the machine,
improper starting, operation and maintenance of the machine,
operation of the machine with malfunctioning safety devices or improperly installed or non-operational safety
and protective devices,
ignorance or non-observance of these operating instructions,
insufficiently qualified or insufficiently instructed operating personnel,
improperly performed repairs,
unauthorised engineering changes to the machine,
poor surveillance of machine parts subject to wear,
catastrophes caused by the effect of foreign objects or an act of God.
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that
the safety rules are observed (page 13),
unapproved use (page 16) and unauthorised operation are prevented,
the approved use (page 16) is ensured and the machine is operated in accordance with the contractual con-
ditions of use.

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Safety symbols
The following terms and hazard symbols are used in these operating instructions:
Identifies important operating procedure information that may not be immediately evident to the op-
erator.
Identifies operating procedures that must be followed exactly to prevent damage to the excavator or
other property.
Identifies operating procedures that must be followed exactly to prevent danger to persons.
Identifies possible hazards in the handling of batteries.
Identifies possible hazards from caustic materials (battery acid).
Identifies possible hazards from explosive materials.
Prohibits the use of fire, ignition sources, and smoking.
Prohibits the spraying of water.
Identifies operating procedures for the proper disposal and storage of ensuing waste materials.
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Safety rules
Approved use
The excavators specified in these operating instructions may only be used for loosening, excavating, picking up,
transporting and dumping soils, rocks and other materials, as well as for work with the dozer or with a breaker.
The load may be transported largely without driving the excavator. Do not exceed the maximum lifting capacity.
Approved use also includes:
Observation of all notes in these operating instructions
Regular servicing
Regular safety inspections
Unapproved use
Any improper use – i.e. any deviation from the information in the “Approved use” section (page 16) of the machine
documented in these operating instructions – is considered unapproved use. This also applies to the non-obser-
vance of the standards and guidelines listed in these operating instructions.
Hazards can occur as a result of improper use. Such improper uses include:
using the machine with defective or improperly installed safety and protective devices,
using the machine with safety and protective devices that have been tampered with,
starting the machine by bypassing the battery terminals,
starting the machine when the operator is not in the operator’s place and the controls are not in neutral posi-
tion,
using the machine when the operator is not in the operator’s place,
use of the machine by persons other than the operator, who is sitting in the operator’s place,
using the machine without wearing a seat belt,
using the machine under the influence of alcohol, medication, drugs or when tired,
use of the machine by insufficiently qualified or insufficiently trained operating personnel,
using the machine in contaminated environments,
using the machine in potentially explosive areas,
using the machine in closed rooms without sufficient ventilation,
using the machine under conditions of extreme temperatures (extreme heat or cold),
using the machine during a thunderstorm or when there is a possibility of lightning,
using the machine for underground work,
using the machine without suitable equipment,
using the machine with a log grab,
using the bucket as a hammer to drive posts into the ground,

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crushing concrete or rocks by swinging the boom with the bucket,
using the machine with the bucket teeth rammed into the ground,
using the machine for demolition work, with the danger of falling objects (e.g. tearing down walls),
using the machine to lift or transport people or animals. (Only the operator may remain in the operator’s place,
work and move with the machine in accordance with the intended purpose),
using the machine to lift loads without proper equipment for lifting operations,
exceeding the maximum load-bearing capacity (the maximum lifting capacity is given in the lifting capacity
tables at the operator’s place or in the operating instructions),
swinging the boom to the left or right during the lifting process,
exceeding the max. climbing performance or max. lateral sway,
driving fast on muddy or uneven terrain,
driving fast on sloping terrain,
driving fast and operating another control at the same time,
using the machine after improperly performed repairs,
unauthorised, technical changes to the machine,
non-observance of the time intervals for the safety check,
non-observance of the operating and maintenance instructions in these operating instructions.
Quick coupler and attachments limitations
The KUBOTA excavator has been thoroughly tested for proper performance with quick coupler and attachments
sold or approved by KUBOTA.
Use with quick coupler and attachments which are not sold or approved by KUBOTA and which are otherwise unfit
for use with the KUBOTA excavator may result in malfunctions or failures of the excavator, damage to other prop-
erty and injury to the operator or others.
[Any malfunctions or failures of the excavator resulting from use with improper quick coupler and attachments are
not covered by the warranty.]

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Safety rules
Special duties of the owner
The owner of the excavator in the context of these operating instructions is any person or company that uses the
excavator itself or on whose order it is used. In special cases (e.g. leasing, rental), the owner is the person who
must perform the duties arising from operation according to the conditions of the contract between owner and user
of the excavator.
The owner must ensure that the excavator is only used properly and that any danger to the life and health of the
user or others who are in the proximity of the user are eliminated. Furthermore, observance of the safety rules and
regulations as well as the operating, maintenance and repair regulations must be ensured. The owner must make
sure that all operators and users have read and understood these operating instructions. Furthermore, the oper-
ator must provide a battery-powered floodlight or a torch in order to illuminate the work area during maintenance
work in the event of an emergency, as well as a padlock in order to lock the engine compartment cover.
The operator must provide persons who work with or on the excavator with suitable personal protective equipment
(PPE) and those persons must use that equipment where applicable, for example: suitable working clothes, safety
shoes, safety helmets, eye protection, ear protection and breathing masks. The owner/employer bears the main
responsibility for the PPE, which is specified by the safety rules for particular types of activity.
Waste such as old oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, coolant and batteries comes under the category of toxic waste and can
be a hazard to the environment, people and animals.
Disposal must be undertaken in an appropriate way, according to legally prescribed pollution control and safety
regulations.
If you have questions about the proper disposal or storage of refuse and toxic waste, contact your KUBOTA dealer
or a local waste management contractor.