Talet Equipment Postmaster 87 Series, Parts & Operators Manual

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Safety Precautions
Safety Alert Symbol
This is the “Safety Alert Symbol” used by this industry. This symbol is used to warn of
possible injury. Be sure to read all warnings carefully. They are included for your safety and
for the safety of others working around you.
Signal Words
Note the use of signal words Danger, Warning, and Caution with the safety messages. The appropriate
signal word for reach has been selected using the following guidelines:
● DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation in which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations; typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
● WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation in which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury and indicated hazards that exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
● CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety Rules
To ensure skid steer stability, and to prevent tipping, always observe the following safety rules:
● Keep clear of unit while in operation.
● Before operating the skid steer, read the operating and safety instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Observe all warnings and cautions; particularly those which describe the use of seat
belts and other operator restraints and those which describe the proper way of carrying loads as
close to the ground as possible.
● Never operate the Postmaster when people are standing by the unit and could be injured.
● Do not obstruct your vision when traveling or working. Carry the Postmaster low for maximum stability
and visibility when traveling.
● Operate at speeds slow enough so that you have complete control at all times. Travel slowly over
rough or slippery ground and on hillsides.
● Avoid steep slopes or unstable surfaces. If you must drive on a slope, keep the load low and proceed
with extreme caution. Do not drive across a steep slope under any circumstances. Drive straight up
and down the slope.
● Avoid turning on an incline, if at all possible. If it is necessary, use extreme caution and make the turn
wide and slow with the Postmaster carried low.
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