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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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I N S T R U C T I O N S
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Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment.
Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many
accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in
this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for
you, follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly
with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields
in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning signs on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and
practice the instruction on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question -
DON’T TRY IT.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also
to Safety Messages and Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor, Skid Steer,
and Implement Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor, Skid Steer, and the
Implement.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety sign that is not readable or is missing.
Location of such safety signs is indicated in this booklet.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow per-
sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
O P E R AT I O N
Be sure tractor or skid steer is properly counterbal-
anced with weights before attempting to lift any load.
Make sure fork latch is properly engaged.
Using the bucket tilt cylinders, adjust the angle of the
fork tines so they are parallel with the ground.
Adjust height of fork tines to enter the pallet to be
handled. Always keep the load or pallet as close to the
forklift main frame as possible.
Make sure weight of load is centered between the
forks.
Never exceed the lift capacity of the tractor/loader
or skid steer used with the forklift.
C A U T I O N !
The SSPF-3742 and SSPF-3748 Loader Forks are
NOT to be used for large round bales, as this would
create a hazardous condition.
W A R N I N G !
Avoid carrying loose or shiftable loads. Falling
items could cause injury.
C A U T I O N !
A S S E M B LY – SKID STEER AND
T R A C T O R L O A D E R S
( C O N T I N U E D )
Install the pallet forks on the main frame. The forks go
on in the center of the main frame and then are slid to the
right or left side.
NOTE: Smearing a light coat of grease on the main
frame rails will make adjusting the fork width easier.
IMPORTANT: Keep forklift tines adjusted to maxi-
mum width for better load stability.
Beware of lift clearance when raising loader to max-
imum height.
C A U T I O N !
Beware of low electrical wires when loader is
raised. Serious injury or death can result if contact is
made.
W A R N I N G !
Make sure all operators have read the Owner’s Manual
and are familiar with the instructions and the safety rules
of operation.
O P E R AT E L O A D E R S A F E LY
• Improper use of loader can cause serious injury or
death.
• 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 hill-
sides.
• 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 use the loader for a work platform.
• Do not lift or carry anyone on loader or in bucket or
attachment.
• Carry load low.
• Travel slowly over rough ground or when making
turns.
• Drive slowly through gates and doors.
• Avoid carrying loose or shiftable loads.
• Lower bucket or attachment to ground when loader is
unattended.
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