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CHAPTER 2
SAFETY
This safety alert symbol means Attention! Become alert! Your safety is
involved! It stresses an attitude of safety consciousness and can be found
throughout this Operator’s Manual and on the decals on the machine.
Before operating this machine, read and study the following safety information.
Be sure that everyone who operates or works with this machine, whether family
member or employee, is familiar with these safety precautions. It is essential to
have competent and careful operators, who are not physically or mentally
impaired, and who are thoroughly trained in the safe operation of the machine
and the handling of loads. It is recommended that the operator be capable of
obtaining a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
The use of skid-steer loaders is subject to certain hazards that cannot be eliminated
by mechanical means, but only by exercising intelligence, care and common sense.
Such hazards include, hillside operation, overloading, instability of the load, poor
maintenance and using the equipment for a purpose for which it is not intended or
designed.
Manitou Americas ALWAYS considers the operator’s safety when designing its
machinery, and guards exposed moving parts for the operator’s protection. How-
ever, some areas cannot be guarded or shielded in order to assure proper opera-
tion. This Operator’s Manual and decals on the machine warn of additional haz-
ards, and they should be read and observed closely.
Some photographs in this manual may show doors, guards or shields open or
removed for illustrative purposes only. Be sure that all doors, guards and shields
are in their proper operating positions before starting the engine to operate the
unit.
Different applications may require optional safety equipment. Users must eval-
uate the work-site hazards and equip the machine and the operator as necessary.
The information in this manual does not replace any applicable safety rules and
laws. Before operating the machine, learn the rules and laws for the local area. Be
sure the machine is equipped as required in accordance with these rules/laws.
“DANGER” indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
“WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
“CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided may result in
minor or moderate injury. May also alert against unsafe practices.
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