SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AVOID ACCIDENTS WORK SAFETY -- FOLLOW THESE RULES A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST AN ACCIDENT This symbol is used throughout this manual to call your attention to instructions concerning personal safety. Observe and follow these instructions. Be certain anyone operating or servicing this machine is aware of these rules. Failure to follow these rules may result in injury or death. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS PERSONNEL PRECAUTIONS Operating and servicing this machine can be hazardous if performed improperly. Personnel must have the necessary skills, information and equipment and use safe and proper procedures.
Study the Operation and Maintenance Manual before operating or servicing this machine. Consult your Distributor for information and service. equipment, such as a hard hat, rough-soled work shoes or safety shoes, ear protectors, reflective vests, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and heavy gloves. Consult your employer for specific requirements. DO NOT jump on or off the machine. Keep two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, in contact with the steps and handholds at all times. Place objects on machine from ground level before climbing on. Always face the machine when climbing on or off to reduce the chances of slipping and injury.
Only trained and authorized personnel should be allowed to operate and service this machine. Read all warning product graphics before starting, operating, maintaining or repairing this machine. Think before you act. Careful operators and service personnel are the best insurance against accidents. DO NOT wear jewelry or loose fitting or hanging clothing because they could catch on moving parts and cause injury or death. Wear proper safety Do not rush. Hurrying can lead to accidents. Haste, carelessness and lack of training are the primary causes of equipment-related injuries. MACHINE PRECAUTIONS Carefully evaluate your application’s particular safety needs.
Each machine application can have unique requirements. You may need such attachments as: rear windshield wipers, windshield washers, heater, defroster fan, warning lights, air conditioning, ROPS, mirrors, backup alarm, fire extinguisher, spark arrestor, fire suppression system, cab screens, sound suppression, rotating beacon, additional lights, anti- vandalism attachments, guards, tow hook, Lexann windows, water glycol, communication radios, ground driven steering, turn signals, and slow moving vehicle sign. Consult your Distributor for information.
It is recommended that the machine be equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher with an Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) rating of 2A:10B:C (or higher). Personnel should be instructed in proper usage. Recharge immediately after use. If the machine will be used for tree removal or slte clearing, install approved operator guards per S.A.E. or OSHA requirements. Consult your Distributor for information. If the machine will be working under conditions of flying combustible material, install screens and guards to reduce the chance of fire. Be sure the machine has the correct equipment required by local rules and regulations.
A rollover protective structure (ROPS) with a seat belt is required by OSHA in almost all applications. DO NOT operate this machine without a ROPS. If the machine is equipped with a suction fan (or a reversible fan in the suction position), check the engine exhaust system periodically for leaks. Exhaust gases are dangerous to the operator. On machines I-2