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Safety
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or
owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential
for injury, comply with these safety instructions
and always pay attention to the safety alert
symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or
DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure
to comply with the instruction may result in
personal injury or death.
Safe Operating Practices
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
General Operation
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in
the operator’s manual and on the traction unit
before starting. Also, read all attachment
manuals where supplied
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Allow only responsible adults who are familiar
with the instructions to operate the traction unit.
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Always wear long pants and substantial shoes.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing
protection, and a hard hat are advisable and may
be required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
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Ensure that the area is clear of other people
before operating the traction unit. Stop the
traction unit if anyone enters the area.
•
Never carry passengers on attachments or on the
traction unit.
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Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
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Do not place your feet under the platform.
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Slow down before turning. Sharp turns on any
terrain may cause loss of control.
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Never leave a running traction unit unattended.
Always lower the loader arms, stop the engine,
and remove the key before dismounting.
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Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as
the traction 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. Do not step off
of the platform with the load raised.
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Do not over-load 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.
•
Never jerk the control levers; use a steady
motion.
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Keep your hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing
away from any moving parts.
•
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
•
Do not operate the traction unit while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
•
Use extra care when loading or unloading the
traction unit onto a trailer or truck.
•
Do not touch parts which may be hot from
operation. Allow them to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust, or service.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. All slopes require extra caution.
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