Dingo 950 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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SAFETY
General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow the instructions in the operators manual before
using the Dingo.
2. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from all moving parts and hydraulic
cylinders.
3. Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the Dingo and its operation
to use the Dingo.
4. Do not allow any passengers on any part of the Dingo, including buckets and the
operating platform.
5. Do not re-fuel with engine running, or while you or someone near is smoking.
6. Do not operate any of the control levers (including auxiliary lever) unless you are
standing with both feet on the platform and firmly holding the grip handles.
7. Always wear long pants and substantial shoes (no sandals, thongs, tennis shoes,
sneakers, shorts or skirts). Clothing should not be loose fitting.
8. Do not place feet under the platform.
9. Watch where you are driving. Always look down and behind, before and while
reversing.
10. Warning
Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, which is an odourless, deadly poison.
Carbon Monoxide can kill you. Do not run engine indoors or in a confined space.
11. Always lower loader arms and/or place attachment on the ground when parking or
leaving the Dingo unattended. Always stop the engine if leaving the operators
platform.
12. Important
Do not carry a load or heavy attachment with the loader arms in a raised position. Do
not step off the platform with a load raised.
13. Never jerk the control levers. Use a steady motion. Slow down before turning.
Sharp turns may cause loss of control.
14. Stop the engine before making any adjustments to the attachments or the machine.
15. Warning – never weld on or near the fuel tank whether it is empty or full.
16. Do not operate on or near embankments. Look out for ditches, holes, etc and
beware of traffic when near roads.
17. Do not allow any person or animal close to the Dingo or its attachments while in
operation. Stop the machine if any person or animal comes close.
18. Operate only in daylight or good artificial lighting.
19. Do not operate the machine whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
20. Use extra care while loading or unloading the Dingo onto a trailer or truck.
21. Do not touch equipment or attachment parts that may be hot from operation.
Allow to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
22. The Dingo is not a toy – Do not allow children to play on it.
Remember – Safety is your responsibility.