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WARNING
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Make sure that the surface can bear the total load. Also follow the correct tyre
pressure settings.
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Shut down the loader and place the attachment to a safe position as shown in Safe
stopping procedure before any cleaning, maintenance, or adjustments.
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Pay attention to the surroundings and any other persons and machines moving in the
vicinity. Pay attention to the contours of the terrain and other hazards, such as
branches and trees that can reach to the driver's area, loose rocks, and slippery
surfaces.
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Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. Other use may create unnecessary
safety risks, and the equipment may get damaged.
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Make sure that the loader is equipped with necessary safety components, and that
they are in working condition. Seat belt must be used. If there are specific hazards
related to the operating area, use appropriate safety equipment.
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Also read the safety instructions and correct use of the loader from the operator's
manual of the loader.
DANGER
Risk of crushing - Going under the loader boom or an
attachment can cause serious injury or death.
Never go
under the loader boom and prevent others from getting near
lifted boom or attachment. Going under a raised attachment
or loader boom is dangerous, as the boom may lower due to
loss of stability, mechanical fault or when other person
operates the controls of the loader. Lower the attachment
firmly on the ground to a safe position before leaving the
driver’s seat.
Keep in mind that the loader boom can be lowered or tilted
even if the engine has been shut down (crushing hazard).
The loader is not intended to be left to keep a load elevated
for longer periods. Always lower the attachment to a safe
position before leaving the driver's seat.
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3.1 Safe shutdown procedure
Safe stopping of the attachment, before going near the attachment:
WARNING
Always stop the attachment following safe stopping procedure before leaving
the driver's seat. Safe stopping procedure prevents all unintentional movements of
the attachment. Note that the loader boom can move down even if the engine of the
loader is turned off. Safe stopping procedure:
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Lower the boom and the attachment on the ground.
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Shut down the loader engine and lock the parking brake.
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Release residual pressure from the hydraulic system; move all hydraulic control
levers to their extreme positions a couple of times.
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Prevent starting of the machine, remove ignition key.