Worksaver FLGR-262, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
(OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY)
____ Review and follow safety rules and safety signs on
pages 3 through 11.
____ Check that Grapple Rake is properly and securely
attached to tractor loader or skid steer.
____ Lubricate all grease fitting locations.
____ Check that all hardware is properly installed.
____ Check that no one enters the area of machine
operation. Always work at a safe distance from
roads, built-up areas, or populated places.
____ Know your controls and how to stop tractor, engine
and PTO quickly in an emergency. READ THIS
MANUAL AND THE ONE PROVIDED WITH YOUR
POWER UNIT.
____ To avoid accident or injury, do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
Any person who operates this equipment must be
instructed in and be capable of the safe operation
of the tractor, skid steer, attachment and all
controls.
OPERATION
Be sure tractor is properly counter-balanced with
weights before attempting to lift any load with the
Grapple Rake Attachment. It is recommended to attach a
heavy implement or weight box on the 3 pt. hitch of the
tractor for counter weight.
Make sure all operators have read the Owner’s Manual
and are familiar with the instructions and the safety rules
of operation.
When working on side hills, DO NOT RAISE
LOADER TOO HIGH. Keep an eye on terrain
changes. Keep load low.
• Become familiar with controls.
• Be sure anyone operating the loader is aware of safe
operation and potential hazards. Read and observe
safety recommendations in loader manual.
• Operate loader from operator’s seat only. Remain at
controls until operating cycle is complete.
• Stop loader gradually when lowering or lifting loads.
• Use particular care when working on inclines and
hillsides.
• Avoid holes, ditches, and obstructions which may
cause tractor/loader to tip.
• Allow for additional length of loader on tractor while
turning.
• Never allow anyone to walk or work under a raised
loader.
• Be sure that people, livestock, or pets are not stand-
ing near the machine while operating.
• Do not handle loads that exceed the weight limitations
of the loader.
• Carry the loads slowly and as low as possible to the
ground.
• Operate the loader hydraulic controls smoothly, avoid-
ing jerky operation.
• When handling material on a slope, always approach
the material with the tractor facing uphill.
• Only use a tractor or power unit equipped with a
ROPS cab or roll-over protective structure.
• Travel slowly over rough ground or when making
turns.
• Lower bucket or attachment to ground when loader is
unattended.
OPERATE LOADER SAFELY
Do not operate this product until you have positive
indication that this attachment is securely mounted
to the loader. Failure to install lock pins or have the
latching mechanism engaged could result in injury
or death.
WARNING