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Wear Protective Equipment
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Wear gloves to protect hands from burns if hydraulic
couplers become hot during operation.
•
Never wear sandals or other light footwear when op-
erating or servicing the attachment. Wear protective
footwear when handling blades or heavy parts.
•
Do not wear loose fitting clothing which may
become entangled when operating or servicing the
attachment.
Parking Safely
1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s man-
ual to park the loader safely.
2. Fully collapse the boom.
3. Fully lower the attachment to level ground.
4. Stop the loader engine and remove the key from the
switch.
5. Do not leave the loader operator seat until the engine
and all other moving loader and attachment parts
have stopped.
6. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s man-
ual to exit the loader safely. Use the attachment step
area if one is provided.
Operating Safely
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Do not allow anyone to operate the attachment
unless they have first read and understood the loader
and the attachment operator’s manuals.
•
Do not allow anyone to operate the attachment
unless they have first read and understood the safety
and warning decals on the loader and on the attach-
ment.
•
The attachment owner is responsible for training oth-
ers to safely operate the attachment, and is responsi-
ble for any injuries or harm which occurs while the
attachment is being operated.
•
If an area to step on the attachment has been provid-
ed, be sure to use it when entering and exiting the
loader.
•
Before operating, replace any worn or damaged
safety decals.
•
Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment
to be sure all hardware (bolts, nuts, etc.) is installed
and tightened.
•
Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment
to be sure it is in working order. If the attachment
is damaged or otherwise not in working order, do
not operate until it has been repaired by a qualified
technician.
•
Before raising or lowering the attachment be sure the
area is clear of bystanders.
•
Do not operate the loader or the attachment if you
are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica
-
tions which may cause drowsiness.
•
Do not allow children to operate the loader or the
attachment.
•
Do not allow anyone who has not been trained to
operate the loader or the attachment.
•
Never allow riders on the attachment.
•
Keep hands, feet or other objects away from under-
neath the attachment while operating.
•
Fully lower the attachment to level ground when you
are done operating.
•
Never leave the attachment unattended while in a
raised position.
•
When transporting the attachment installed on the
loader, travel at a slower speed to maintain control.
Servicing Safely
•
Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the
loader before servicing. Do not service the attach-
ment when the hydraulic hoses are installed on the
loader.
•
Remove the attachment from the loader before ser-
vicing when instructed to do so in this manual.
•
Do not allow anyone to service the attachment
unless they have first read and understood the loader
and the attachment operator’s or service manuals.
•
Do not allow anyone to service the attachment
unless they have first read and understood the safety
and warning decals on the loader and on the attach-
ment.
•
The attachment owner is responsible for training oth-
ers to safely service the attachment, and is responsi-
ble for any injuries or harm which occurs while the
Safety
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