AVANT 735 2020, Operator'S Manual

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Avant 735 Safety First
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Whenever you operate the loader on uneven
ground keep the following in mind:
WARNING

Handle heavy loads only on even
surfaces. Lifting a load or turning
on uneven surfaces can cause
the loader to tip over.

Do not drive on a too steep
gradient - watch out for ditches,
manholes and steep slopes,
which may cause the loader to tip
over.

On steep slopes drive straight up
or down, not across the slope.
Keep the heavier end of the
loader towards downhill - When
driving with a load or heavy
attachment, keep the load
downhill and close to the ground,
and reverse the hill up.

Never drive along an excavation.
Note that the excavation or trench
may suddenly cave in. Exercise
extreme caution when driving
near ditches or embankments,
and avoid driving along a ditch or
trench, as the machine could
suddenly tip over if an edge caves
in. Avoid driving along trenches
and keep at least a distance
equal to width of a trench.

Do not park the loader on a slope.
If this can't be avoided, engage
the parking brake, preferably park
the loader across the slope and
lower the load or attachment onto
the ground. If needed, use wheel
blocks. Always engage the
parking brake.
Personal safety and protective
equipment
Wear safe clothing and personal protective
equipment.

Protect yourself against work hazards like noise,
ejecting debris or dust for example.

Follow regulations regarding protective
equipment. Wear eye protection and hard hat or
other protective equipment as needed.

Read Operator's Manual of the attachment for
more information about protective equipment
needed in the work.

The noise level at the driver's seat
may exceed 85 dB(A), depending
on the attachment and type of
work. Wear hearing protection
while working with the loader.

Wear protective gloves.

Wear safety boots whenever
working with the loader.

Wear safety glasses when
handling hydraulic components
and during maintenance or service
work.
Depending on the installed
attachment and type of work,
safety glasses may be needed
while using the loader.

Always fasten seat belt while
operating the machine.

When working at construction
sites, a safety helmet is
recommended and may be
mandatory in addition to the falling
objects protective structure
(FOPS) on the loader.

Depending on work and working
area, also a respirator mask or
other breathing air filtering
apparatus may be required. Find
out about other necessary safety
equipment at your specific work
site.