Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Careful operation is you best
insurance against an accident.
All operators, no matter how much
experience they may have, should
carefully read this manual and
other related manuals before
operating the power machine and
this attachment.
It is the owner’s obligation to
instruct all operators in safe
operation.
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 tractor/skid steer
and attachment, and be able to
handle emergencies quickly.
Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating attachment.
Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
Start tractor/skid steer from the
driver’s seat with steering levers
and hydraulic controls in neutral.
Operate tractor/skid steer and
controls from the driver’s seat only.
Never dismount from a moving
tractor/skid steer or leave machine
unattended with engine running.
Do not allow anyone to stand
between tractor/skid steer and
attachment 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.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, 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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OFF
REMOVE
Skid Steer Shutdown
And Storage
If engaged, disengage hydraulics
to attachment.
Park on solid, level ground and
lower attachment until it is flat on
the ground.
Reduce engine speed, turn off
engine, and remove switch key.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to
auxiliary hydraulic lines.
If included, raise lap bar(s) until
fully up and unbuckle seat belt.
Wait for all components to stop
before leaving operator’s seat.
Use steps, grab-handles and
skid-resistant surfaces when
getting on and off the skid steer.
Detach and store attachment in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure attachment by
using blocks and supports.
Tractor Shutdown & Storage
If engaged, disengage power
take-off.
Park on solid, level ground and
lower implement to ground or onto
support blocks.
Put tractor in park or set park
brake, turn off engine, and remove
switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to
auxiliary hydraulic lines.
Wait for all components to stop
before leaving operator’s seat.
Use steps, grab-handles and
skid-resistant surfaces when
getting on and off the tractor.
Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement using
blocks and supports.
OFF
REMOVE
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. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations.
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DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
