AVANT 423 - Pinching Hazards and Heavy Load Handling

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400 Series Safety instructions
Pinching points - Avoid pinching
between loader frame itself and
between loader and walls - Keep all
body parts within the safety frame.
Movements of the articulated frame
creates pinching hazards. Keep your
head, hands, and feet inside the loader.
Be especially careful while you drive
near walls and trees. Keep your hands
on steering wheel and joystick.
Avoid pinching hazard for legs - Do
not turn the steering wheel while
standing near the loader. Turning the
articulated frame creates a pinching
hazard to a person standing near the
tyres of the loader. Never grab the
steering wheel while entering or leaving
the driver’s seat to avoid turning of the
frame. Stop the loader if other persons
get close to it. Check that tyres that
are larger than standard tyres leave
enough space between the tyres for
safe use.
Handling of heavy loads
Handle loader with care - Risk of
tipping over.
• Follow all instructions and warning
labels to avoid tipping over of the
loader.
• Always put the load down on the
ground before you leave the driver’s
seat.
• Keep loads as low and as close to the
loader as possible.
• When loading, always keep the loader
frame as straight as possible.
• Never drag a heavy load with the
loader from high level – e.g. from
truck, shelf etc.
• Always handle heavy loads only on rm, level ground,
while you drive slowly with the machine.
- Uneven or inclined terrain signicantly reduces the
safe working load, (see also page 23.)
- Use the maximum loads indicated in the diagram in
this manual as a guideline.
- All rated operating capacities are based on the
criteria of the machine is level on a rm supporting
ground. When the machine is operated in conditions
that deviate from these criteria (e.g. on soft or uneven
ground, on a slope or when subject to slide loads),
you must take these conditions into account.
- Remember that the actual load carrying capacity
varies greatly according to operating conditions and
control manner.
- Be especially careful when the load sensor indicator
is activated. See page 23 for more information about
the load sensor.
• Keep the articulated frame of the loader in straight position
when you lift heavy loads. If you turn the loader during
load handling, the stability of the loader will decrease and
it may overturn the machine.
• The use of extra rear weights or ballasted tires is
recommended. See page 34 for different options.
• Make sure to follow the recommended tire pressures.
• Pay attention that a heavy load or long distance between
the loader and the center of gravity of the load will affect
the balance and handling of the loader.
• When you estimate the lifting capacity of the loader,
remember to take the weight of the attachment into
account.
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