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4.Safety
• New operators must first operate the machine in an open area away from
bystanders. Practice with the controls until the machine can be operated safely
and efficiently.
• Wear safety goggles, ear and head protection as needed while operating the
machine. Operator must wear protective clothing when appropriate.
• Exhaust fumes can kill. Do not operate the machine in an enclosed area with-
out adequate ventilation. Internal combustion engines deplete the oxygen sup-
ply within enclosed spaces and may create a serious hazard unless the
oxygen is replaced.
• 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 machine and the
load.
• Never allow anyone under a raised lift arm. Lowering the lift arm or a falling
load can result in death or serious personal injury.
• Avoid slowing suddenly while carrying a load. Sudden slowing can cause the
load to drop off the attachment, or cause the machine to tip over.
• Be aware of overhead obstacles. Any object near the lift arm could represent a
potential hazard, or cause the operator to react suddenly and cause an acci-
dent. Use a spotter or signal person when working near bridges, phone lines,
work site scaffolds, or other obstructions.
• Slow down the work cycle and use slower travel speeds in congested or popu-
lated areas. Use commonly understood signals so that other members of the
work crew can warn the operator to slow or halt work in a potentially hazard-
ous situation.
• Use a signal person if you cannot see the entire work area clearly, in high traf-
fic areas and whenever the operator's view is not clear.
• Do not place limbs near moving parts. Severing of body parts can result.
• Do not use the loader to lift or transport people.
• Stay alert for people moving through the work area. When loading a truck, the
operator should always know where the driver is.
• Do not drive into materials at high speeds to avoid being thrown forward and
injured.
• Do not turn off the ignition switch while driving. Turning off the ignition will
cause sudden hydrostatic braking, which may cause possible loss of control,
injury and/or tipping of the machine.
• The engine hood must never be opened while the engine is running.
• In cold weather, avoid sudden drive movements and stay away from even
slight slopes. The machine can slide sideways on icy slopes.
• Snow accumulation can hide potential hazards. Use care while operating and
while using the machine to clear snow.
• If the machine becomes damaged or malfunctions, stop the machine immedi-
ately and lock and tag it. Repair the damage or malfunction before using the
machine again.
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