New Holland Boomer 41, Operator'S Manual

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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Electrical storm safety
Do not operate tractor during an electrical storm.
If you are on the ground during an electrical storm, stay
away from machinery and equipment. Seek shelter in a
permanent, protected structure.
If an electrical storm should strike during operation, re-
main in the cab. Do not leave the cab or operator’s plat-
form. Do not make contact with the ground or objects
outside the tractor.
Mounting and dismounting
Mount and dismount the tractor only at designated loca-
tions that have handholds, steps, or ladders.
Do not jump off the tractor.
Make sure steps, ladders, and platforms remain clean
and clear of debris and foreign substances. Injury may
result from slippery surfaces.
Face the tractor when mounting and dismounting.
Maintain a three-point contact with steps, ladders, and
handholds.
Never mount or dismount from a moving tractor.
Do not use the steering wheel or other controls or acces-
sories as handholds when entering or exiting the cab or
operator’s platform.
Working at heights
When the normal use and maintenance of the tractor
requires working at heights:
• Correctly use installed steps, ladders, and railings.
• Never use ladders, steps, or railings while the tractor is
moving.
• Do not stand on surfaces which are not designated as
steps or platforms.
Do not use the tractor as a lift, ladder, or platform for work-
ing 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 tractor and equip-
ment and do not enter or permit anyone to enter the area
of movement while the tractor 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 tractor. This can cause the tractor 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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