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3. Safety instructions for using the attachment
Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly
powerful and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property
damage. Due to this, all operators must carefully familiarise themselves about correct use and the operator's
manuals of both the loader and the attachment before starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you
have not completely familiarised yourself with its operation and the related hazards.
DANGER
Misuse, careless use, or using an attachment that is in poor condition may
cause risk of serious injuries.
Familiarise yourself with the controls of the loader,
correct coupling procedure, and the correct way to operate the attachment at a safe
area. Study especially how to stop the equipment in a safe manner. Read all safety
precautions carefully.
Read all safety instructions carefully before handling the attachment
DANGER
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Risk of serious injuries - Ensure positive locking of the trailer coupling. An
unlocked trailer can move uncontrollably and cause serious injuries - Always make
sure the trailer coupling is positively locked. Couple the trailer hitch to a correctly
sized trailer coupling only.
WARNING
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Risk of tipping over - Lower the bed before leaving the driver’s seat. A trailer
may tip over, especially when its bed has been lifted. Never leave the driver’s seat
when the trailer is tipped. If the material does not slide from the trailer when tipping,
lower the bed before trying to assist to empty the trailer with other means. Do not
shake or twitch the trailer when it is tipped.
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Risk of tipping over - Avoid overload. A load that is too heavy for the operating
conditions hinders the controllability of the loader. The maximum stated capacity can
not be regarded as the maximum safe load. The load must be adapted to the
operating conditions and also with the loader model in use. The warranty does not
cover for damages caused by overload.
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Uneven load may cause loss of stability or hinder the controllability of the loader.
Load the trailer as evenly as possible both laterally and longitudinally. Make sure that
enough load is applied on the drawbar and the trailer hitch of the loader; the drawbar
load must never be negative.
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Make sure to use only an attachment that is in good condition. Check the attachment
thoroughly in regular intervals. Do not modify the attachment in a manner that would
affect its safety. It is prohibited to drill holes on the attachment, and welding or other
means of fixing hooks or other objects on the attachment is strictly prohibited.
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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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Use the attachment only for its intended purpose. Other use may create unnecessary
safety risks, and the equipment may get damaged.
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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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Shut down the loader and place the attachment to a safe position as shown in Safe
stopping procedure before any cleaning, maintenance, or adjustments.