Safety Precautions
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• Never attempt to operate any attachment without first understanding proper installation
and operating procedures. The center of gravity, stability, and operating characteristics of
the entire machine will change with the use of different attachments.
• Operate all controls slowly and smoothly and never abruptly stop any function. This can
cause the machine to become unstable.
• Always look in the direction of travel.
• Come to a complete stop prior to reversing travel directions.
• Reduce speed and proceed with caution when traveling in reverse or turning.
• Never travel with the loader boom or attachment raised. Lower the boom or attachment as
soon as possible and travel with the boom at the lowest safe height.
• When traveling with a loaded bucket or forks, the load should be level and the bucket or
forks tilted back to reduce spilling or losing the load.
• Approach corners slowly, turning too fast or sharp may cause the machine to tip over.
• Stay alert when operating near traffic or roadways.
• If the unit should begin to tip or become unstable, DO NOT try to stabilize the unit with
your legs or arms.
• If the unit is involved in an accident or inadvertently damaged during operation, stop and
perform a thorough inspection. Make sure the unit is in safe operating condition prior to
resuming work.
• Be alert to any unusual reaction to any of the controls. If anything unusual is noticed, shut
the machine down and thoroughly inspect it to determine the cause of the problem. Do not
operate the machine until all required repairs have been made.
• If the unit must be left unattended, shut the machine down and make sure that it can not be
started by an unauthorized individual.
• Operating on steep slopes can be dangerous and there is a greater risk of the machine
tipping over or becoming unstable. The list of rules below must be understood and
followed for maximum safety:
- Avoid excessively steep slopes or unstable surfaces. If travel on a slope is necessary,
keep the load low and proceed with extreme caution.
- DO NOT travel ACROSS excessively steep slopes under any circumstances.
- Travel straight up and down slopes with the heavy end of the machine pointing up the
incline. When the machine has no load, the operator’s platform end of the machine is
considered the heavy end. When the machine is loaded or has an attachment on the front
of the machine, the front is considered the heavy end.
- Turning on slopes is not a recommended practice, however if you must turn on slopes;
reduce travel speed to as slow as possible and exercise extreme caution. Avoid sharp
turns or sudden movements.
- Wet or slick ground conditions should be avoided as reduced traction could cause the
machine to slide down the slope.
- Do not attempt to install or remove attachments on a slope.
- Never park the unit on a slope
