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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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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 ATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Improper use of loaders to handle round bales can
result in serious injury or death to the tractor/loader oper-
ator. This could be caused by the bale rolling back down
the loader into the operator’s station.
For optimum stability and visibility:
• Do not handle bales that exceed the bale weight
limitations of the loader.
• Carry the bale slowly and as low as possible to the
ground.
• When handling round bales on a slope, always
approach the bale with the tractor facing uphill.
• Never use the tractor/loader to stop a rolling bale.
• Only use a tractor equipped with a ROPS cab or roll-
over protective structure.
• Use particular care when working on inclines and hill-
sides.
When stacking bales, ALWAYS MAKE SURE BALES
ARE PLACED SO THE STACK IS STABLE.
Keep all bystanders at a safe distance. REMEMBER –
FALLING BALES CAN ROLL OR TUMBLE.
C A U T I O N !
For operator safety, always keep bale in front of
tractor hood. NEVER position bale back over opera-
tor. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!
C A U T I O N !
Be sure stabilizer spike is in place when handling
round bales with fork-type equipment. Without spike,
uncontrolled bale movement could occur.
When stacking bales, ALWAYS MAKE SURE BALES
ARE PLACED SO THE STACK IS STABLE.
Keep all bystanders at a safe distance. REMEMBER
– FALLING BALES CAN ROLL OR TUMBLE.
H A N D L E R O U N D B A L E S S A F E LY
S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
Observe all instruction and safety decals on the Loader
Fork. These decals are shown for reference. Read them
carefully before using the Loader Fork. Replace any
decals that may be faded or damaged.
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.
