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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 elimi-
nated 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, such as a back-up
alarm, mirror, strobe light or an impact-resistant front door. Be sure you know the
job site hazards and equip the machine as needed.
“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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