Revision B, January 1, 2002
VH-900 SERIES FRONT END LOADER
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TAKE NOTE! This symbol is used to call
attention to safety precautions that
should be followed by the operator to
avoid accidents. When you see this
symbol, carefully read the message that
follows and heed its advice. Failure to
comply with safety precautions could
result in serious bodily injury or death.
Note the use of the signal words
DANGER, WARNING,
and
CAUTION
with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following
guidelines:
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme
situations typically for machine components, which, for functional purposes,
cannot be guarded.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards
are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
THE TRACTOR
1. Read the tractor operator’s manual to learn how to operate your tractor safely.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death and equipment damage.
2. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with rollover protective system (ROPS)
and a seat belt be used for all loader operations.
3. Add wheel ballast or rear weight for stability.
4. Move wheels to the tractor manufacturer’s widest recommended settings to
increase stability.
5. For better stability, use tractor with wide front axle rather than tricycle front wheels.
6. Move and turn the tractor at low speeds.
7. Stop tractor engine, place transmission in park (or neutral), engage parking brake,
lower loader arms to ground, cycle all hydraulic controls to relive pressure, allow
machine moving parts to stop, remove ignition key to prevent unauthorized person
from starting engine before dismounting tractor or servicing, repairing, or making
adjustments to the equipment.
8. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, protection
for eyes, ears, lungs, head, hands, and feet when operating, servicing, or repairing
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