11 S850 Operation & Maintenance Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operation
Carefully follow the operating and maintenance
ins
tructions in this manual.
The Bobcat loader is highly maneuverable and compact.
I
t is rugged and useful under a wide variety of conditions.
This presents an operator with hazards associated with
off highway, rough terrain applications, common with
Bobcat loader usage.
The Bobcat loader has an internal combustion engine
wit
h resultant heat and exhaust. All exhaust gases can
kill or cause illness so use the loader with adequate
ventilation.
The dealer explains the capabilities
and restrictions of
the Bobcat loader and attachment for each application.
The dealer demonstrates the safe operation according to
Bobcat instructional materials, which are also available to
operators. The dealer can also identify unsafe
modifications or use of unapproved attachments. The
attachments and buckets are designed for a Rated
Operating Capacity (some have restricted lift heights).
They are designed for secure fastening to the Bobcat
loader. The user must check with the dealer, or Bobcat
literature, to determine safe loads of materials of
specified densities for the machine - attachment
combination.
The following publications and training materials provide
in
formation on the safe use and maintenance of the
Bobcat machine and attachments:
• The Delivery Report is used t
o assure that complete
instructions have been given to the new owner and
that the machine and attachment is in safe operating
condition.
• The Operation & Maintenance Manual delivered with
the machine or attachment gives operating
information as well as routine maintenance and
service procedures. It is a part of the machine and can
be stored in a container provided on the machine.
Replacement Operation & Maintenance Manuals can
be ordered from your Bobcat dealer.
• Machine signs (decals) instruct on the safe operation
and care of your Bobcat machine or attachment. The
signs and their locations are shown in the Operation
& Maintenance Manual. Replacement signs are
available from your Bobcat dealer.
• An Operator’s Handbook is fastened to the operator
cab of the loader. It’s brief instructions are convenient
to the operator. The handbook is available from your
dealer in an English edition or one of many other
languages. See your Bobcat dealer for more
information on translated versions.
• The AEM Safety Manual delivered with the machine
gives general safety information.
• The Skid-Steer Loader Operating Training Course is
available through your Bobcat dealer. This course is
intended to provide rules and practices of correct
operation of the Bobcat loader. The course is
available in English and Spanish versions.
• Service Safety Training Courses are available from
your Bobcat dealer. They provide information for safe
and correct service procedures.
• See the PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING
RESOURCES Page in this manual or your Bobcat
dealer for Service and Parts Manuals, printed
materials, videos, or training courses available. Also
check the Bobcat web sites
www.training.bobcat.com or www.bobcat.com
The dealer and owner / operator review the
re
commended uses of the product when delivered. If the
owner / operator will be using the machine for a different
application(s) he or she must ask the dealer for
recommendations on the new use.
Call Before You Dig
Dial 811 (USA Only)
1-888-258-0808 (USA & Canada)
When you call, you will be directed to a location in your
state / province, or city for information about buried lines
(telephone, cable TV, water, sewer, gas, etc.).
SI SSL-0913
Dealer Copy -- Not for Resale
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