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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described
in this manual.
Prepare for Emergencies
B e prepared if a fire starts.
K eep a first aid kit and
fire extinguisher handy.
K eep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital,
and fire department near
phone.
911
Tire Safety
T ire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
W hen inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
W hen removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Wear
Protective Equipment
W ear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job.
Clothing should be snug fitting
without fringes and pull strings to
avoid entanglement with moving
parts.
P rolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing
protection such as earmuffs or
earplugs.
O perating equipment safely
requires the operator's full
attention. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
▲ Operate only skid steers
equipped with a Roll-Over
Protective Structure (ROPS)
and seat belt.
▲ Fasten seat belt snugly and
securely to help protect against
serious injury or death from
falling and skid steer overturn.
▲ Wearing protective equipment
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs
is highly recommended.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
E scaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate
the
skin
serious injury.
A void the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
M ake sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
U se a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
W ear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
D O NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin or
eyes must be treated within
a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Keep
Riders Off
Machinery
▲Never carry riders or use
Machinery as a person lift.
▲Riders obstruct operator's
view.
▲Riders could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from
the machine.
▲Never allow children to
operate equipment.
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