Safety
General Cautions:
1. Read, understand, and follow the instructions in the operator’s manual before using the machine.
2. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from all moving parts.
3. Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the machine and its operation to use the machine.
4. Do not allow any passengers on any part of the machine, including buckets and operating platform.
5. Do not refuel with engine running, or while you or someone near is smoking.
6. Do not operate any of the control levers unless you are standing with both feet on the platform and
firmly holding the grip handles.
7. Always wear long pants and substantial shoes when using the machine. Clothing should not be loose.
8. Do not place feet under the platform. Always stand on the platform or to the side of the machine.
9. Watch where you are driving. Always look down and behind, before and while reversing.
10. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide. Do not run engine indoors or in a confined space.
11. Always lower loader arms and/or place attachment on the ground when parking or leaving the
machine unattended. Always stop the engine if leaving the operators platform.
13. Never jerk the control levers. Use a steady motion. Slow down before turning.
14. Stop the engine before making any adjustments to the attachments or the machine.
15. Warning –never weld on or near the fuel tank whether it is empty full.
16. Look out for ditches, holes, etc and beware of traffic when near roads.
17. Do not allow any person or animal close to the machine or its attachments while in operation. Stop
the machine if any person or animal comes close.
18. Operate only in daylight or good artificial lighting.
19. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
20. Use extra care while loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.
21. Do not touch equipment or attachment parts that may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
22. Do not allow children near the machine. Remember –Safety is your responsibility.
Cautions During Operation:
1. All slopes require extra caution. Do not operate on slopes exceeding 15°. If a slopes is greater than
5°only go up and down (not across).
2. Do not carry a load or heavy attachment with the loader arms in a raised position. Do not step off the
platform with a load raised.
2. Always have the heavy end of the machine uphill. Weight distribution will change the tipping point. An
empty bucket will make the rear of the machine heaviest, a loaded bucket will make the front of the
machine heaviest. Various attachments will change which end is heaviest. These same rules apply when
loading and unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.
3. Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly keeping the heavy end of the machine uphill.
4. Do not operate near ditches or embankments, the machine could turn over if a wheel goes over the
edge of a cliff or ditch or the edge caves in.
5. Do not operate on wet grass, reduced traction could cause slip.
6. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc from the work area. Watch for ruts or bumps as uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
7. Operate in slow speed.
8. If parking a slop always lower the loader arms and attachment to the ground and chock the treads.
9. If machine becomes unstable, jump clear. Never try to stabilize the machine yourself.
