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6.1
Checks before use
Use only when all pins are locked and secured in place.
Check the general condition of the attachment and the loader.
Use only lifting equipment that are type approved for lifting and strong enough for the task. The lifting
rope should have a rated capacity of at least twice the load. Normal load securing straps are usually
not approved for lifting work. Do not use damaged equipment.
Do not tie the lifting ropes. Use suitable hooks or links.
Plan the lifting work ahead, avoid hanging the load unnecessarily.
Ensure that the ground surface is level and solid enough for safe lifting.
Drive carefully on uneven terrain and note the effect of heavy load at the front of the loader to the
stability and handling of the loader.
Ensure that bystanders are at a safe distance when operating the equipment. Do not let anyone to
enter danger area of the boom or to stay directly in front of the loader. Also make sure that it is safe to
reverse with the loader. Never assume that bystanders will remain where you last saw them;
especially children are often attracted to the moving equipment.
Operate the attachment and the controls of the loader only when seated on the driver’s seat. Ensure
that the loader and the attachment are used in a safe manner and as intended. Do not allow children
to operate the equipment.
Remember correct working methods and avoid leaving the driver's seat unnecessarily. Practise the
use of the attachment and the controls of the loader in a safe area. If you are unfamiliar with the
particular loader model, it is recommended to practise its use without any attachments.
6.2
Operator qualification
Anyone who intends to use the attachment must:
Know the intended use of the attachment.
Know how to use the loader safely in different operating conditions.
Read and always follow the instructions concerning the use of the attachment in this operator's
manual.
Have this manual and the operator's manual of the loader available.
Ensure that the loader and the attachment are used in a safe manner and as intended.
Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never operate the loader or attachments while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication that
may impair judgement or cause drowsiness, or if not otherwise medically fit to operate the equipment.
Complete any possible mandatory training required by the employer before use.