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THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE OBSERVED FOR THE
SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR
AND/OR SERVICE PERSONNEL.
NEVER CRAWL UNDER RAISED
LOADER ARMS OR RAISED ATTACH-
MENT
NEVER USE YOUR HANDS AS
ESCAPING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE
CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN CAUS-
ING SERIOUS INJURY. IF HYDRAULIC
FLUID DOES PENETRATE THE SKIN,
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION BY A DOCTOR FAMILIAR
WITH THIS TYPE OF INJURY OR
GANGRENE MAY RESULT.
NEVER ALLOW HANDS OR FEET
NEAR ANY WORKING PART OF THE
ATTACHMENT UNLESS THE
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE HAS BEEN
COMPLETED.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
7. Carefully inspect all hydraulic hoses and con-
nections on a routine basis; Always use a
piece of cardboard when searching for leaks.
8. Always follow the MANDATORY SAFETY
SHUTDOWN procedure, before proceeding
with any work on the attachment.
9. Exposed moving parts are guarded whenever
possible for safety. However, not all moving
parts can be shielded in order to ensure prop-
er operation. Keep hands and feet away
during operation. Do not operate unit with
any guard or shield removed.
10. This operator’s manual and safety decals on
the machine provide important safety infor-
mation. If safety decals become difficult to
read, replace them immediately. (see “2.2
SAFETY DECALS”).
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
A careful operator is the best protection
against accidents. Most accidents involving
operators of industrial equipment are caused
by failure to observe basic safety precautions.
Know the equipment and worksite before you
operate. Familiarize yourself with the safety
precautions listed below.
RoadHog makes operator safety a priority
when designing machinery. Exposed moving
parts are guarded whenever possible for
safety. However, not all moving parts can be
shielded in order to ensure proper operation.
This operator’s manual and safety decals on
the machine provide important safety infor-
mation when observed closely If safety de-
cals become difficult to read, replace them
immediately. (see “Safety Decals”).
Familiarize yourself with the safety precautions
listed below.
1. Read and observe all safety information and
decals on the loader and attachment BE-
FORE operating the unit!
2. Refer to the SAFETY section of your loaders
operator’s manual and observe all safety rec-
ommendations set forth in the manual.
3. Exercise extreme caution when attaching and
removing the attachment, operating with oth-
er workers present, and servicing the unit.
4. When loading, keep attachment as low to
ramps & trailer as possible.
5. Always lower the loader arms fully before
leaving the operator’s seat.
6. Be sure to raise the attachment totally off the
ground before side shifting.
