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Follow these important practices when lifting loads:
— The load must be centered when lifting. The
likelihood for the compact tool carrier to tip is greatly
increased if the load is not centered before lifting.
— Use extreme care when lifting items with an
attachment. Keep the load level when raising the lift
arms. Excessive tilt-back can cause the load to fall
out of the bucket and back toward the operator.
— Raise load slowly at an even rate and be ready to
lower the load quickly if the machine gets in an
unstable situation.
Operate
Controls
Smoothly
High Loads
May Shift
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Operate Safely
Loose or Irregular Loads
Use extra care when carrying drums, cylinders, reels or
other round objects. These and other loose, irregular-
shaped loads are more likely to fall if not handled
properly.
— Keep the attachment tilted back to hold the load.
— Secure loose loads to the attachment.
Watch clearances carefully when handling loads that are
long, tall or wide. Load end-swing can be deceiving and
could cause injury to personnel or damage to objects
nearby.
Where the load will obstruct your vision, it is
recommended that the compact tool carrier be operated
in reverse. Look rearward in the direction of travel. Travel
at a slower speed and have someone direct you.
Traveling with Heavy Attachments
Be aware that heavy attachments such as augers,
trenchers, breakers, snowblowers, etc. change the
weight distribution of your machine. Use extra care
when loading/unloading, traveling and turning.
Some attachments require that lift arms and therefore
the mass of the attachment be raised during operation.
Return the attachment to the travel position, keeping the
lift arms lowered and the mass of the attachment low
while traveling.
Secure
Loose Loads
Look
Where You
Are Traveling
Travel with
Attachment
Low
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