LOFTNESS 41BX30 Owner'S Manual And Parts Book Download

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Battle Ax OM

Safety First

In the owner’s manual and on decals used on the
machine the words

DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,

IMPORTANT, and NOTE

are used to indicate the

following:

DANGER:

This word warns of immediate hazards which,

if not avoided, will result in severe personal injury or
death. The color associated with Danger is RED.

WARNING:

This word refers to a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe
personal injury or death. The color associated with
Warning is ORANGE.

CAUTION:

This word refers to a potentially hazardous or

unsafe situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices. The color associated with Caution is
YELLOW.

IMPORTANT:

Highlights information that must be

heeded.

NOTE:

A reminder of other related information that needs

to be considered.

If Safety Decals on this machine are ISO two panel
pictorial, decals are defined as follows:
• The first panel indicates the nature of the hazard.
•

The second panel indicates the appropriate

avoidance of the hazard.

• Background color is YELLOW.
• Prohibition symbols such as and

STOP

if used,

are RED.

Be certain all machine operators are aware of the
dangers indicated by safety decals applied to the
machine, and be certain they follow all safety decal
instructions. Contact Loftness for safety decal
replacement.

Loftness cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that may involve a potential hazard. The
warnings in this owner’s manual are not all inclusive.

Owner’s Responsibility

Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes
from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, “

USE

OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IS ABSOLUTELY
MANDATORY”

for operator and others in the work area.

Due to the possible danger of flying debris, it is

“ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY

that

IMPACT-

RESISTANT SHIELDING”

be provided on the power

unit to protect the operator. The owner is responsible for
providing the operator protection devices on the power
unit.

Flying debris can gather on the excavator and needs
to be cleaned off, especially around the radiator and oil
cooler screens, engine compartment and exhaust areas.
Periodic cleaning will help prevent the possibility of fire.

It is

ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY

that all personnel read

and follow all safety precautions before operating the
machine and attachment.

Make sure that all personnel have read this owner’s
manual, and thoroughly understand safe and correct
installation, operation, and maintenance procedures.

Operate and maintain this machine in a safe manner and
in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal
codes, regulations and/or laws; and in compliance with
on-product labeling and this owner’s manual instructions.

Make sure that all personnel know how to stop the
machine and attachment by disengaging all controls.
See “Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure” on page 6.

Make sure the attachment is installed on the machine
correctly before being placed in service. At regular
intervals thereafter, the attachment should be serviced
in accordance with procedures outlined in this owner’s
manual.

Safety Alert Symbol

This message alert symbol identifies

important safety messages on the machine

and in the owner’s manual. When you see this

symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal

injury and carefully read the message that

follows.

Safety Instructions