SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
or between moveable parts even when the engine
has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak-down,
hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures, or
movement of control levers can cause equipment to
drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe
injury or death.
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Service work does not require going under-
neath.
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Read Operator's Manual for service instruc-
tions or have service performed by a qualified
dealer.
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Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
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Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica-
tions and may be dangerous.
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When removing front wheel pins, be sure to
support the front of the depth skid to prevent
hands or feet from being crushed.
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Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
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Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
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Be sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition. Coupler
lockpins must be fully extended and properly
engaged into attachment retaining slots.
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Never perform service or maintenance with engine
running.
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Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
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Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
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Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace
if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
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Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
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Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until all sys-
tem pressure is relieved. Lower unit to ground, stop
engine, and operate all hydraulic control levers.
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Leak down or failure of mechanical or hydraulic
system can cause equipment to drop.
STORAGE
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Follow manual instructions for storage.
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Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
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