2- SAFETY RULES
Reports on accidents show that careless use of
machinery causes a high percentage of accidents.
You can avoid many accidents by following the
safety rules on these pages. Study these rules
carefully and enforce them on the job.
S A F E T Y BEFORE STARTING OR
OPERATING
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The Crawler should be operated only by
persons approved to do so.
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Clothing worn by the operator should be fairly
tight and belted.
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Fasten a first aid kit to the Crawler.
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Fasten a fire extinguisher to the Crawler.
Keep the extinguisher fully charged. Learn to
use it correctly.
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If the Crawler has an unsafe condition, do not
operate. Put a tag on the Track Drive
Controls.
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Do not start or operate the Crawler unless you
are in the operator ’s seat.
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Before you start the Engine, be sure there is
plenty of ventilation.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from
power-driven parts.
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Fasten a slow-moving vehicle sign to the rear
of the Crawler.
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Do not change Backhoe or Loader relief valve
setting without consulting factory.
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Before you operate Backhoe, be sure
stabilizers are in correct position.
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Before you start or operate the Crawler, clear
the area of all persons and obstacles.
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Guards, shields, and other protective devices
must be in place and in good condition.
OPERATION SAFETY
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When you operate the Crawler, do not allow
anyone to ride on the Crawler or its
equipment.
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Drive at safe speeds at all times, especially on
rough ground and hillsides.
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Carry the Bucket or Blade as low as possible
at all times, especially when you work on a
hillside or back up a steep hill.
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Do not lower a loaded Bucket or Fork with the
control lever in float position.
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Do not drive too close to the edge of a ditch or
excavation.
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Watch for overhead wires. Do not touch wires
with any part of the Crawler or its Attachments.
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Do not leave your Crawler unattended with the
Engine running.
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Keep work areas as level as possible.
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Do not operate the Crawler Loader without the
minimum recommended counterweights.
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Do not dig under stabilizers of Crawler with the
Backhoe.
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When loading logs with the Log Forks, make
sure the logs are balanced.
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Before you transport the Backhoe, attach the
safety chains provided.
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When you drive out of a ditch or excavation, or
up a steep hillside, or when Crawler is hitched
to a heavy load, engage Track Drive Controls
slowly. If the front of the Crawler comes off the
ground, release Track Controls immediately.
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When you operate the Backhoe on a hillside,
avoid swinging Bucket downhill. If possible,
dump Bucket on the uphill side.
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Before you lower any hydraulic equipment, be
sure all persons are away from the Crawler.
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Do not use the Crawler as a battering ram.
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Do not guide cable onto Winch Drum with your
hands.
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When you drive the Crawler on a road, use the
correct lights to warn operators of other
vehicles.
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Before you move any equipment, be sure all
persons are away from the Crawler.
