Safety First
Avant 850
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Safety First
DANGER
Incorrect or careless use of the loader can cause a serious accident. Before you operate
the loader, familiarise yourself with the correct use of the loader. Read and understand
this Operator's Manual, as well as all relevant safety instructions, local regulations, and
safe working practices.
Understand the limitations of speed, braking, steering, and stability, as well as load
capacity of the loader before starting use. Make sure that everyone who operates or
works with this equipment is familiar with these safety precautions.
If you have no previous experience of the loader, make sure to do all testing at a safe
and open place, where there are no persons in the area of operation.
General safety instructions
1.
Remember the correct working position. When
driving, be comfortably seated on the driver´s
seat, keep your feet in their proper place in the
footwell and at least one hand on the steering
wheel.
2.
When seated, always keep the seat belt
fastened and keep hands and feet inside the
operator’s area.
3.
Before leaving driver’s seat, always:
Lower the loader boom and place attachment
flat on ground
Engage the parking brake
Stop the engine, remove the ignition key
4.
Switch off the battery disconnect switch
whenever leaving the loader unattended.
5.
Start the operation slowly and carefully.
Practise driving of the machine at a safe and
open place before connecting any attachment,
and follow the instructions in this Manual and
also the operator's manual of the attachment.
6.
Operate the control levers with careful and
deliberate movements. Avoid abrupt
movements when handling the load, in order to
prevent the load from falling and to keep the
machine stable.
7.
Keep away from the danger zone of the lifted
boom and don’t let anyone go there.
8.
Always read the operator's manuals of relevant
attachments and always keep the manuals
available for all users. Read the attachment
manuals and follow given instructions.
9.
Always stay alert when operating the loader or
its attachments. Observe surrounding areas,
other people, and ground surface and slopes.
Stay alert for abnormal operation of the loader,
such as changes in noise or vibration, or other
signs of malfunctions.
10.
Keep your hands, feet and clothing away from
all moving parts, hydraulic components, and
hot surfaces.
11.
Make sure that there is enough open space
around the loader and its attachment for safe
driving.
12.
Do not transport loads with the boom lifted.
Always carry all attachments as low as
possible. Lower the load or attachment down
on the ground before you leave the driver's
seat.
13.
It is not allowed to transport persons with this
machine. Do not transport or lift persons in the
bucket or in any other attachment. Lifting of
persons is only allowed with the attachment
designed for this purpose: the Avant Leguan
50 access platform, following the instructions in
the Operator's Manual of Leguan 50
attachment.
14.
Do not exceed the tipping load. Familiarise
yourself with and follow the load diagrams and
other information in this Manual.
15.
When turning with the machine, remember that
the driver´s seat extends beyond the turning
radius of the wheels (collision risk).
16.
Do not operate the loader in an explosive
environment or in a place where dust or
gasses can create a fire or explosion hazard.
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