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Operate Safely
Transporting Loads
After engaging the load, tilt the load back to position it
for travel. Keep the load level when lifting.
Lift the load only high enough to clear obstacles that
may be in the path of the compact tool carrier. Carry the
load as close to the machine as possible to:
— Provide better stability of the compact tool carrier.
— Reduce the chance of spilling the load while traveling
over rough terrain.
— Allow for better visibility over the load.
— Help to maintain control of steering.
— Prevent pitching the load when traveling over a bump
or curb with a tracked machine. Excessive speed
may cause the machine to become unstable.
WARNING! Avoid possible injury from loss of control or
tipover. Do not travel or turn with the lift arms raised.
Loss of control or tipover could cause death or serious
injury.
Do Not Travel
with Lift Arms
Raised
Carry Load
Low
Travel Slowly
Over Rough
Terrain
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Operate Safely
Transporting Loads (continued)
Remember that smooth, controlled actions on your part
are important for safe transport. To avoid tipover or
toppling a load, apply these actions at all times:
— Keep the load as low as possible.
— Do not lift load while traveling.
— Do not jerk the lift or travel controls.
— Accelerate and decelerate slowly.
— Avoid sudden starts and stops.
— Travel with caution and at the slowest possible speed.
— Come to a gradual, complete stop before reversing
direction. Avoid obstacles and rough terrain.
— Travel up and down slopes, never across them.
— Avoid steep slopes.
— Avoid sharp turns.
Ensure there is adequate clearance in all directions
when turning with a load to avoid injury to personnel or
damage to nearby objects.
Operate
Controls
Smoothly
Check
Clearances
Before Travel
Travel
Slowly
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