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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
WARNING
When attaching an attachment to the loader,
ensure that the locking pins of the
loader's quick attach plate are in the lower position and that they have locked
the attachment to the loader.
Never lift or move an unlocked attachment.
Make sure attachment is securely connected to the side shift adapter. Always refer
also to the operator's manual of the separate attachment.
The side shift adapter and any attachment coupled to it are designed to be used by
one operator at a time. Do not let others near the danger area of the equipment when
it is in use.
Risk of dropping of load or parts of attachments - Make sure load is secured on
the attachment, and that the attachment is set up properly.
Make sure that a load
will not fall uncontrollably off from the attachment. Secure moving parts of the
attachment before using them with a tilt adapter. For example, if using pallet forks,
make sure that the fork arm retainer bolts are fixed so that fork arms will not slide off
from the frame of the pallet forks.
Sudden movements can cause the loader to tip over - Operate the controls of
the loader in a slow and calm manner.
Be careful when lifting load to high level or
lifting load from high. Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction to maintain
balance of the loader especially when handling heavy loads. Drive slowly and
carefully especially on inclined terrain or slippery surfaces.
Risk of tipping over - Side shift adapter reduces the stability of the loader both
to sides and to front.
Use the side shift adapter only when necessary. Unnecessary
use increases the risk of tipping over. Always keep the side shift adapter at its middle
position when moving loads or heavy attachments with the side shift adapter. Always
transport the attachment as low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low, and
keep the telescopic boom of the loader completely retracted during driving.
Risk of tipping over - Keep the loader articulation in straight position when
handling heavy loads.
When turning the articulation, the loader may tilt forward
Tipping over hazard - Make sure that overhead clearance is sufficient.
Hitting an
overhead obstacle may cause the loader to tip over. Keep a safe distance from
electric cables, lamps, or other electric systems; hitting live parts may cause electric
shock.
