OPERATION
OPERATION AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
ffi WARNING
Your safety and the safety
of
those around you depends upon you using care and judgement in the operation
of
this equipment.
Know the positions
and
functions
of
all controls before attempting to operate this machine. All equipment has limitations.
Understand the speed, braking, steering, stability, and load chart characteristics
of
this machine before operating. Read the
Operator's Manual
and
ask questions
of
your supervisor until you know the machine's limitations.
It
is very important to read,
fully understand, and follow these operation and safety guidelines.
1.
DO
NOT
operate this machine while people are under
or
near an elevated boom whether the boom is loaded or unloaded.
Falling objects from the forks or attachment may cause serious injury
or
death.
2.
ALWAYS remain completely within the cab enclosure while operating this machine. Falling debris can cause serious
personal injury
or
death.
3.
NEVER
extend a load beyond the load chart band. Machine
tum
over, component damage, injury or death could occur.
4.
ABSOLUTELY
NO
RIDERS SHOULD BE ALLOWED
ON
TIllS
MACIllNE
OR
ATTACHMENTS.
5.
NEVER
lower a maximum load before retracting it. Machine turn over, component damage, injury or death could occur.
6.
INSPECT
and clear the working area
of
any obstructions (rocks, fence, wire, etc.) that could cause machine damage.
If
obstructions cannot be cleared, mark the obstructions with a stake
or
other marker that will be clearly visible to the operator.
7.
DO
NOT
check the engine coolant level
if
the engine has recently been run. Injury could occur from escaping hot
pressurized coolant.
8.
ALWAYS wear the seat belt when operating this machine.
9.
ALWAYS inspect the machine daily. Check for leaks, worn hoses, loose belts,
or
anything out
of
the ordinary. Repair
and/or replace any worn, damaged or leaking parts immediately. Failure to do so can cause injury or death.
10.
CHECK
to be sure that all guards and screens are secure
and
in their proper place.
11.
CHECK
to
be
sure that all safety devices such as parking brake, service brake, level gauge, neutral start safety switch,
back-up alarm, and
hom
are functioning properly. Always make sure mirror is adjusted properly.
12.
DO
NOT
travel on terrain
or
in dangerous areas that could cause the machine to tip over.
13.
DO
NOT
attempt to start the engine by towing
or
pushing. Damage to the powershift transmission could result.
14.
CARRY A
LOAD
so that you have maximum machine stability and visibility is not obstructed.
15.
ALWAYS level the machine as indicated
on
the machine level indicator before raising boom. Raising the boom with an
unlevel machine may cause the machine to overturn causing injury
or
death.
16.
USE the frame sway control to level the machine only when the
boom
position is horizontal
or
lower. Using the frame
sway control when the boom is higher than a horizontal position may cause the machine to overturn causing injury or death.
17.
DO
NOT
depress the pump destroke button while operating the machine. This button should be used only during cold start
ups. Depressing the button while operating the machine will cause an immediate loss
of
hydraulic power that will
affect fork tilt, lift, boom extend and retract, sway and all other hydraulic functions. Brakes will continue to function
if
the accumulator backup has a sufficient gas charge.
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