Gehl SL4635 - Additional Safety Reminders

Additional Safety Reminders
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Some photographs in this manual may show doors,
guards and 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.
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To ensure safe operation, replace damaged or
worn-out parts with genuine Gehl service parts,
BEFORE operating this equipment.
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Gehl skid loaders are designed and intended to be
used ONLY with Gehl Company attachments or
approved referral attachments. The Gehl Company
cannot be responsible for operator safety if the
loader is used with a non-approved attachment.
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The terrain, engine speed, load being carried, and
abrupt control movements can affect machine
stability. IF MlSUSED, ANY OF THE ABOVE
FACTORS CAN CAUSE THE LOADER TO
TIP, THROWING YOU FORWARD OR OUT
OF THE UNIT, CAUSING DEATH OR
SERIOUSINJURY. Therefore, ALWAYS have
the operator restraint bar lowered and wear the seat
belt. Operate the controls smoothly and gradually at
an appropriate engine speed that matches the
operating conditions.
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For additional stability when operating on inclines
or ramps, ALWAYS travel with the heavier end of
the loader toward the top of the incline.
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DO NOT raise or drop a loaded bucket or fork
suddenly. Abrupt movements under load can cause
serious instability.
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NEVER attempt to by-pass the keyswitch to start
the engine. Use only the jump-starting procedure
detailed in the Service chapter of this manual.
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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 a 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.
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NEVER use ether or starting fluid in an engine with
glow plugs.
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Remove all trash and debris from the machine each
day, especially in the engine compartment, to
minimize the risk of fire.
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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.
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NEVER push the lift/tilt T-Bar control into the
“float” position with the bucket or attachment
loaded or raised, because this will cause the lift arm
to lower rapidly.
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DO NOT drive too close to an excavation or ditch;
BE SURE that the surrounding ground has adequate
strength to support the weight of the loader and the
load.
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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.
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NEVER carry riders. Do not allow others to ride on
the machine or attachments, because they could fall
or cause an accident.
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ALWAYS look to the rear before backing up the
skid loader.
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Operate the controls only from the operator’s seat.
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ALWAYS face the loader and use the hand holds
and steps when getting on or off the loader. DO NOT
jump off the loader.
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Be sure all persons are away from machine and give
a warning before starting engine.
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DO NOT exceed the rated operating load of the
machine.
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Exhaust fumes can kill. Do not operate this machine
in an enclosed area unless there is adequate
ventilation.
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When you park the machine and before you leave
the seat, check the restraint bar for proper operation.
The restraint bar, when raised, applies the parking
brake and deactivates the lift/tilt controls.
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