Do Not Allow Riders
• NEVER lift or carry anyone on the Tree spade.
• NEVER use Tree spade as a work platform.
• NEVER allow passengers on the Tree spade.
Lower Operating Speed
• Keep tree spade low and move at slow speeds
on rough or uneven terrain.
Avoid Rollover
The equipment may rollover, resulting in death or
serious injury. To help prevent rollover:
• Travel at a slow speed.
• Avoid sharp turns & sudden movement on
slopes.
• Carry tree spade close to the ground.
• Avoid holes, ditches and other obstructions
which may cause equipment to rollover.
• Use caution when operating on slopes and do
not operate on excessively steep slopes.
• Do not exceed load capacity of equipment.
Avoid Powerlines &
Underground Utilities
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DANGER
Prevent electrocution and/or explosion�
Death or serious injury can result if
equipment comes near or contacts
power lines�
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact�
Contacting a gas line may result in an
explosion�
Check clearance before raising equipment.
Have local utilities locate and mark under ground
wires, cables, pipelines and other hazards before
digging.
DO NOT leave the operator’s seat if any part of the
equipment contacts electric lines or cables.
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