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Keep the lift arm as low as possible while traveling.
Additional equipment may be installed on the machine to serve as visual
aids (e.g., mirrors, CCTV systems) that provide visibility to areas masked
by the machine structure. Keep all machine components that affect visi-
bility in a clean, properly adjusted state and in good working order.
Maintenance
Never attempt to by-pass the keyswitch to start the engine. Use only the jump
starting procedure detailed in the Operation chapter of this manual.
Never use your hands to search for hydraulic fluid leaks. Instead, use a piece
of paper or cardboard. Escaping fluid under pressure can be invisible and can
penetrate the skin and cause serious injury. If any fluid is injected into your
skin, see a doctor at once. Injected fluid must be surgically removed by a
doctor or gangrene may result.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when striking metal against
metal. In addition, it is recommended that a softer (chip-resistant) material be
used to cushion the blow. Failure to heed could lead to serious injury to the
eyes or other parts of the body.
Do not smoke or have any spark-producing equipment in the area while filling
the fuel tank or while working on the fuel or hydraulic systems.
Potential Hazards
A skid-steer loader operator must ALWAYS be conscious of the working environ-
ment. Operator actions, the environmental conditions and the job being preformed
require the full attention of the operator so that safety precautions can be taken.
ALWAYS maintain a safe distance from electric power lines and avoid contact
with any electrically charged conductor or gas line. Accidental contact or rupture
can result in electrocution or an explosion. Contact the North American One-Call
Referral System at 8-1-1 in the U.S., or 1-888-258-0808 in the U.S and Canada,
for the local “Digger's Hotline” number or the proper local authorities for utility
line locations BEFORE starting to dig!
Exposure to crystalline silica (found in sand, soil and rocks) has been associated
with silicosis, a debilitating and often fatal lung disease. A Hazard Review (Pub.
No. 2002-129) by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) indicates a significant risk of chronic silicosis for workers exposed to
inhaled crystalline silica over a working lifetime. NIOSH recommends an expo-
sure limit of 0.05 mg/m3 as a time-weighted average for up to a 10-hr. workday
during a 40-hr. workweek. NIOSH also recommends substituting less hazardous
materials when feasible, using respiratory protection and regular medical exami-
nations for exposed workers.
Static electricity can produce dangerous sparks at the fuel-filling nozzle. Do not
wear polyester, or polyester-blend clothing while fueling. Before fueling, touch
the metal surface of the machine away from the fuel fill to dissipate any built-up
static electricity. Do not re-enter the machine but stay near the fuel filling point
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