6
SAFETY
A careful operator is the best protection
against accidents. Most accidents involv-
ing operators of industrial equipment are
caused by failure to observe basic safety
precautions. Know the equipment and
worksite before you operate. Familiarize
yourself with the safety precautions listed
below.
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE OBSERVED FOR THE
SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR
AND/OR SERVICE PERSONNEL.
1. Read and observe all safety informa-
tion and decals on the skid steer
loader and attachment
BEFORE
operating the unit!
2. Refer to the
SAFETY
section of your
skid loaders operator’s manual and
observe all safety recommendations
set forth in the manual.
3. When loading, keep attachment as
low to ramps & trailer as possible.
4. Always lower the loader arms fully
before leaving the skid steer seat.
NEVER CRAWL UNDER RAISED
LOADER ARMS.
5.
BE SURE
to raise the attachment
totally off the ground
BEFORE
side-
shifting.
6.
CAREFULLY
inspect ALL hydraulic
hoses and connections on a routine
basis; Always use a piece of card-
board when searching for leaks.
7.
BE SURE
to exercise the above
MAN-
DATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN
pro-
cedure,
BEFORE
proceeding with any
work on the attachment.
NEVER USE YOUR HANDS AS
ESCAPING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE
CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN CAUSING
SERIOUS INJURY. IF HYDRAULIC
FLUID DOES PENETRATE THE SKIN,
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION BY A DOCTOR FAMILIAR
WITH THIS TYPE OF INJURY OR
GANGRENE MAY RESULT.
NEVER ALLOW HANDS OR FEET
NEAR ANY WORKING PART OF THE
ATTACHMENT UNLESS THE
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE HAS BEEN
COMPLETED.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
