Important Safety Information
4/13/21
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Important Safety Information
Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Safety at All Times
Careful operation is your best
assurance against an accident.
All operators, no matter how much
experience they may have, should
carefully read this manual and
other related manuals, or have the
manuals read to them, before
operating the power machine and
this attachment.
Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section. Read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not operate the equipment
while under the influence of drugs
or alcohol as they impair the ability
to safely and properly operate the
equipment.
Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the skid steer and
attachment and be able to handle
emergencies quickly.
Make sure all guards and shields
appropriate for the operation are in
place and secured before
operating the attachment.
Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
Start skid steer from the driver’s
seat with steering levers and
hydraulic controls in neutral.
Operate skid steer and controls
from the driver’s seat only.
Never dismount from a moving
skid steer or leave the skid steer
unattended with the engine
running.
Do not allow anyone to stand
between the attachment and skid
steer while hooking-up.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
While transporting and operating
equipment, watch out for objects
overhead and along side such as
fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.
Store attachment in an area where
children normally do not play.
When needed, secure attachment
against falling with support blocks.
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REMOVE
Safety Precautions for
Children
Tragedy can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of
children. Children generally are
attracted to attachments and their
work.
Never assume children will remain
where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area
and under the watchful eye of a
responsible adult.
Be alert and shut the attachment
and skid steer/track loader down if
children enter the work area.
Never carry children on the power
machine or attachment. There is
not a safe place for them to ride.
They may fall off and be run over
or interfere with the control of the
power machine.
Never allow children to operate the
power machine, even under adult
supervision.
Never allow children to play on the
power machine or attachment.
Use extra caution when backing
up. Before the power machine
starts to move, look down and
behind to make sure the area is
clear.
Skid Steer Shutdown
And Storage
Reduce engine speed and shut-off
all power to the attachment.
Park on solid, level ground and
lower attachment until it is flat on
the ground or support blocks.
Turn off engine. Do not remove
ignition key at this time.
Turn ignition key to the “RUN”
position. Relieve all hydraulic
pressure by moving both joysticks.
Turn ignition key to Off and remove
to prevent unauthorized starting.
If included, raise seat bar and
move controls until both lock.
Wait for all components to stop
before leaving operator’s seat.
Use steps, grab-handles and
anti-slip surfaces when stepping
on and off the skid steer.
Look for the Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety and extra precaution
must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and
carefully read the message that follows it. Hazard
control, and accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of equipment.
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
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DANGER
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