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Dingo K9-4 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Dingo K9-4 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Safety
General Operation
n Read, understand, and follow the
instructions in the operation manual before
using the Dingo.
n Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
all moving parts and hydraulic cylinders.
n Allow only responsible adults who are
familiar with the Dingo and its operation to use
the Dingo.
n Do not allow any passengers on any
part of the Dingo, including buckets and the
operating platform.
n Do not refuel with the engine running,
or while you or someone near is smoking.
n Do not operate any of the control levers
(including auxiliary levers) unless you are
standing with both feet on the platform and
firmly holding the grip handles.
n Always wear long pants and substantial
shoes (no sandals, thongs, tennis shoes, sneakers,
shorts or skirts).
n Do not place feet under the platform.
n Watch where you are driving. Always
look down and behind, before and while
reversing.
n
WARNING
E n g i n e
exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide , which is
an odourless, deadly poison. Carbon Monoxide
can kill you. Do not run engine indoors or in a
confined space.
n Always lower Dingo arms and/or place
attachment on the ground when parking or
leaving the Dingo unattended. Always stop the
engine if leaving the operators platform.
n
IMPORTANT
Do not carry a load
or heavy attachment with the Dingo arms in a
raised position. Do not step off the platform
with a load raised.
n Never jerk the control levers. Use a
steady motion. Slow down before turning.
Sharp turns may cause loss of control.
n Stop the engine before making any
adjustments to the attachments or the machine.
n
WARNING
N e v e r
weld on or near the fuel tank whether it is empty
or full.
n Do not operate on or near embankments.
Look out for ditches, holes, etc. and beware of
traffic when near roads.
n Do not allow any person or animal
close to the Dingo or its attachments whilst in
operation. Stop the machine if any person or
animal comes close.
n Operate only in daylight or good artificial
lighting.
n Do not operate the machine whilst under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
n Use extra care while loading or unloading
the Dingo onto a trailer or truck.
n Do not touch equipment or attachment
parts that may be hot from operation. Allow
to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or
service.
n The Dingo is not a toy - Do not allow
children to play on it.
Remember - Safety is
your responsibility.