6 MHP Operating & Maintenance Manual
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
unsafe manner.
NEVER
use the attachment as a
work platform or personnel carrier.
• DO NOT
modify LaBounty equipment without
factory authorization. This equipment is designed
to do a specific job and alterations could result in
injury.
• ALWAYS
lower the boom to the ground before
leaving the cab. If it is necessary to work on an
attachment off the ground, securely support the
machine and attachment.
DO NOT
support the
machine on cinder blocks, hollow tiles or props
that may crumble under continuous load.
DO NOT
rely on a cylinder to hold the attachment in the
air. If a control is moved or hydraulic pressure is
otherwise released, the attachment may drop.
DO
NOT
work under a machine that is supported only
by a jack.
• Hydraulic oil becomes hot during operation.
DO
NOT
come in contact with hot hydraulic oil as
it could cause severe burns. Wear adequate
protective clothing and safety equipment.
• DO NOT
tamper with hydraulic lines or
components while they are pressurized. Escaping
fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury. Keep hands and body
away from pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids
under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to
search for leaks. If
ANY
fluid is injected into the
skin, seek immediate medical assistance.
• DO NOT
weld on any structural member unless
specifically authorized by LaBounty.
• ALWAYS
wear close-fitting clothing and safety
equipment appropriate to the job. Safety
equipment should be worn at all times when
viewing, operating or maintaining the attachment.
Safety equipment includes eye protection, hard
hat, steel toe shoes, gloves, hearing protection
and respirator.
• Keep clear of potential pinch points, including the
moving upper jaw, cylinder connections, bucket
linkages and other moving parts.
