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WARNING
OPERATION
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.
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Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting the engine. Only start the engine from the
operator's position.
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Do not operate any of the control levers (including auxiliary lever) unless you are standing with
both feet on the platform and firmly holding the grip handles.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel in the recommended direction on
hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the machine's stability.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns, crossing roads and sidewalks, and changing
directions on slopes.
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Never operate without the guards securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted,
and functioning properly.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
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Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage the auxiliary hydraulics and shut off the engine
before leaving the operator's position for any reason.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving attachments.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
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Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks.
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Do not operate the machine when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Read all attachment manuals.
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Ensure that the area is clear of other people before operating the loader unit. Stop the loader unit
if anyone enters the area.
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Never leave a running loader unit unattended. Always lower the loader arms, stop the engine, set
the parking brake, and remove the key before leaving.
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Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as the loader unit may become unstable which may
result in loss of control.
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Do not carry a load with the arms raised. Always carry loads close to the ground.
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Do not overload the attachment and always keep the load level when raising the loader arms.
Logs, boards, and other items could roll down the loader arms, injuring you.
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Never jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
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Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
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Do not touch parts which may be hot from operation. Allow them to cool before attempting to
maintain, adjust, or service.
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Check for overhead clearances (i.e., branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving under