9
SAFETY
General Precautions
Never remove safety equipment
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Make sure all protective guards, canopies,
doors, etc., are in place and secure. Repair
or replace damaged components before
operating the machine.
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Know how to use the safety bar, seat belt
and other safety equipment and use them
properly.
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Never remove any safety equipment
except for service. Keep all safety
equipment in good operating condition.
Use a signal person and flagman
Know and use the hand signals required for
particular jobs and make sure who has the
responsibility for signaling.
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All personnel must fully understand all the
signals.
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The operator shall respond to signals only
from the appointed signal person, but shall
obey a stop signal at any time from
anyone.
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Be sure to lock the safety bar
before leaving the operator’s seat
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Before leaving the operator’s seat:
• Lower the lift arms to the ground or
engage the lift arm stop.
• Stop the engine.
• Raise the safety bar to engage the lock.
• Remove the key and take it with you.
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If any controls should be touched
accidentally when the safety bar is
lowered, the machine will move suddenly,
and cause serious injury or death.
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The signal person must stand in a clearly
visible location when giving signals.