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Avant 220/225
8
Safety First
DANGER
Incorrect or careless operation of the loader may cause a serious accident. Before putting
the machine into operation, familiarise yourself with the use of the machine and read and
understand this Operator's Manual, as well as all relevant safety instructions, local
regulations, and safe working practices.
Understand the limitations of speed, braking, steering and stability as well as loading
capacity of the machine before starting operation. Make sure that everyone who operates
or works with this equipment is familiar with these safety precautions.
If you have no previous experience of the machine, make sure to do all testing at a safe
and open place with no persons in the area of operation.
General safety instructions
1.
Remember the correct working position. When
driving, be comfortably seated in the driver´s
seat, keep your feet in their proper place in the
footwell and at least one hand on the steering
wheel.
2.
When seated, always keep the seat belt
fastened and keep hands and feet inside the
operator’s area.
3. Before leaving driver’s seat, always:

Lower the loader boom and place attachment
flat on ground

Engage the parking brake

Stop the engine, remove the ignition key
4.
Start the operation slowly and carefully.
Practise driving of the machine at a safe and
open place before connecting any attachment,
and follow the instructions in this Manual and
also the operator's manual of the attachment.
5.
Operate the control levers with careful and
deliberate
movements. Avoid abrupt
movements when handling the load, in order to
prevent the load from falling and to keep the
machine stable.
6.
Keep away from the danger zone of the lifted
boom and don’t let anyone go there.
7.
Keep your hands, feet and clothing away from
all moving parts, hydraulic components, and
hot surfaces.
8.
Make sure that there is enough open space
around the machine for safe driving.
9.
Do not transport the load with the boom lifted.
Always carry bucket or attachment as low as
possible, and put the load down whenever you
leave the machine.
10.
It is not allowed to transport persons with this
machine. Do not transport or lift persons in the
bucket or in any other attachment.
11.
Do not exceed the tipping load. Familiarise
yourself with and follow the load diagrams in
this Manual.
12.
When turning with the machine, remember that
the driver´s seat extends beyond the turning
radius of the wheels (collision risk).
13.
Do not operate the loader in an explosive
environment or in a place where dust or/and
gases can create a fire or explosion hazard.
14.
Keep the engine area clean of flammable
materials.
15.
Read the lifting, towing and transportation
instructions on page
48.
16.
Switch off the battery disconnect switch
whenever leaving the machine unattended.
17.
Follow all inspection, service and maintenance
instructions. If you notice any faults or
damages on the machine, these must be
repaired before starting operation.
18.
Before any maintenance or repair operation
always stop the engine, lower the boom down
and release pressure from hydraulic system.
Read safety instructions for maintenance on
page
57.