New Holland 140TL, Original Instructions Manual

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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Mounting and dismounting
Mount and dismount the machine only at designated lo-
cations that have handholds, steps, and/or or ladders.
Do not jump off of the machine.
Make sure that steps, ladders, and platforms remain
clean and clear of debris and foreign substances. Injury
may result from slippery surfaces.
Face the machine when you mount and dismount the ma-
chine.
Maintain a three-point contact with steps, ladders, and
handholds.
Never mount or dismount from a moving machine.
Do not use the steering wheel or other controls or acces-
sories as handholds when you enter or exit the cab or
operator’s platform.
Working at heights
When the normal use and maintenance of the machine
requires you to work at heights:
• Correctly use installed steps, ladders, and railings.
• Never use ladders, steps, or railings while the machine
is moving.
• Do not stand on surfaces that are not designated as
steps or platforms.
Do not use the machine as a lift, ladder, or platform for
working at heights.
Lifting and overhead loads
Never use loader buckets, forks, etc. or other lifting, han-
dling, or digging equipment to lift persons.
Do not use raised equipment as a work platform.
Know the full area of movement of the machine and equip-
ment and do not enter or permit anyone to enter the area
of movement while the machine is in operation.
Never enter or permit anyone to enter the area under-
neath raised equipment. Equipment and/or loads can fall
unexpectedly and crush persons underneath it.
Do not leave equipment in raised position while parked
or during service, unless securely supported. Hydraulic
cylinders must be mechanically locked or supported if
they are left in a raised position for service or access.
Loader buckets, forks, etc. or other lifting, handling, or
digging equipment and its load will change the center of
gravity of the machine. This can cause the machine to tip
on slopes or uneven ground.
Load items can fall off the loader bucket or lifting equip-
ment and crush the operator. Care must be taken when
lifting a load. Use proper lifting equipment.
Do not lift load higher than necessary. Lower loads to
transport. Remember to leave appropriate clearance to
the ground and other obstacles.
Equipment and associated loads can block visibility and
cause an accident. Do not operate with insufficient visi-
bility.
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