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6. Operating the attachment
Check the attachment and the operating environment once more before starting to work, and that all obstacles
have been removed from the operating area. Quick inspection of the equipment and the operating area before
use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of the equipment.
DANGER
Entanglement and cutting hazards - Never put your
hands inside the discharge chute.
Beware of cutting and
entanglement hazards near the snow blower, never leave the
driver’s seat if the attachment is switched on, or if it can start
unexpectedly. Always stop the snow blower and the loader
following the safe stopping procedure before going near the
attachment. Always use suitable tool to clear blockages,
never put your hands inside the discharge chute or use
hands or feet to clear a blocked auger.
WARNING
Thrown objects - Keep bystanders away.
Keep in mind
that regardless of the protective housing, the snow blower
may throw ice, sand, stones, pieces of wood or other material
up to even 30 metres away. Stop the attachment immediately
if other persons are closer than 2 metres from the snow
blower at any direction. Keep the chute directed to safe
direction away from people and fragile surfaces.
WARNING
Beware of entanglement and crushing hazards especially
when removing blockages.
If a blockage is cleared without
first turning off the auxiliary hydraulics of the loader, the
auger and the thrower rotor will start immediately and can
cause serious injuries. Always stop the attachment by turning
the auxiliary hydraulics control lever to its neutral position
before leaving the driver’s seat, shut down the loader engine,
and release the residual pressure of the hydraulic system.
WARNING
Risk of crushing - Never allow anyone to get under a
lifted attachment or loader boom.
Keep in mind that the
loader boom can be lowered or tilted even if the engine has
been shut down (crushing hazard). The loader is not intended
to be left to keep a load elevated for longer periods. Always
lower the attachment to a safe position before leaving the
driver's seat.
