SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use extra caution when moving with the bucket raised to minimize the chance of machine upset. DO NOT swing a load over the heads of other workers or a truck cab. If the loader begins to tip over because of an overload, IMMEDIATELY lower the bucket to regain stability. There in no substitute for good judgment when working on a slope. Slope operation should be limited by ground and traction conditions, the load being carried and the speed of the machine. NEVER operate sideways on a steep slope because a rollover and serious injury could result. Using the loader to carry large objects which do not fit into the bucket is NOT recommended.
Handling large objects can be extremely dangerous because the objects may roll or slide down the lift arms onto the operator. NEVER lift large objects higher than the operator unless the machine has a device which prevents the objects from falling back onto the operator. When pushing over trees, the machine must have approved operator protection. Back away immediately when the tree starts to fall. Use extreme care when pushing over trees with dead branches which may fall. To reduce the chance of machine upset, never allow the machine to climb up the root structure. PULLING/TOWING For your safety, never push or tow a disabled machine farther than absolutely necessary to load it onto a truck.
When using a chain or cable, be sure it is strong enough for the expected load and properly secured to the drawbar pin. Hitch only to the drawbar pin. Machine upset can result if pulling from the wrong location. When pulling, position the machine so that the chain or cable aligns with the long axis of the machine. Inspect chains and cable for flaws before using. Avoid kinking. Do not pull with a kinked chain or cable because the high stresses could cause a failure in the kinked area. Wear heavy gloves when handling chain or cable. When pulling with a chain or cable, take up the slack slowly to avoid jerking. A chain or cable which fails under load can whip and cause serious injury.
STAND CLEAR. DO NOT PULL OR TOW UNLESS THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT IS GUARDED AGAINST OR OUT OF REACH OF A WHIPPING CHAIN OR CABLE. SHUTDOWN Never leave the machine with the engine running or the bucket raised. When parking the machine, shut off the engine, lower the bucket to the ground, place the transmission directional lever in neutral (N), apply the parking brake, turn off the electrical starting switch and remove the key. Raised lift arms will drop when the control lever is moved to “LOWER’ or “FLOAT’ even with the engine off. ALWAYS lower the lift arms when parking the machine. If the machine is equipped with a multi-purpose bucket, close the clam before dismounting.
Park the machine in a non-traffic area. If parking in traffic lanes cannot be avoided, provide appropriate flags, barriers, flares and warning signals. Also provide advance warning signals in the traffic lane for approaching traffic. 1-7