SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Be sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition. Coupler lockpins must be fully extended and properly engaged into attachment retaining slots.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS and seat belt/operator restraint. Keep seat belt/operator restraint securely fastened/engaged. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep ROPS systems in place at all times.
Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.
OPERATION
Only engage power when equipment is at ground operating level. Always disengage power when equipment is raised off the ground.
Improper operation can cause the machine to tip or roll over and cause injury or death.
•Keep power unit lift arms and attachment as low as possible.
•Do not travel or turn with power unit lift arms and attachment raised.
•Turn only on level ground.
•Go up and down slopes, not across them.
•Keep the heavy end of the machine uphill.
•Do not overload the machine.
Never use attachment to carry loads that exceed the rated operating capacity or other specifications of the power unit. Check your power unit manual or see your dealer for rated operating capacity. Exceeding this capacity can cause machine to tip, roll over, or present other hazards that can cause injury or death.
Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper- ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic- ing equipment.
Keep brush away from intense heat or flame. Brush material can ignite and burn.
Contact with high voltage, overhead power lines, underground cables, gas lines, and other hazards can cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion, or fire.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property.
Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.
Do not allow riders. Do not lift or carry anybody on the power unit or attachments.
Always sit in power unit seat when operating controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat belt/operator restraint, place transmission in park or neutral, engage brake and ensure all other con- trols are disengaged before starting power unit engine.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.
Use extreme care when working close to fences, ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.
Stop power unit and implement immediately upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.
Before leaving operator's seat, lower lift arms and put attachment on the ground. Engage brake, stop engine, remove key, and remove seat belt.
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Alitec Broom Safety Rules (7/15/2005)