SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS:
•Move and turn tractor at less than 6 mph (10 km/h).
•Watch for hidden hazards such as holes, ditches, and other obstructions which may cause tractor and loader to tip over.
•Carry loads close to the ground to aid visibil- ity and lower center of gravity for improved sta- bility.
•Balance loads so weight is evenly distributed and load is stable.
•Be extra careful when operating on a slope.
•Do not operate on steep slopes.
•Do not stop, start or change directions sud- denly on slopes.
•If loader is equipped with round bale attach- ments, always approach bale with tractor facing uphill.
•Be sure tractor tire spacing and rear ballast is correct before using loader.
•Tractor must be equipped with a
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING BALES AND OTHER OBJECTS:
•Do not carry hay bales, logs, fence posts, stones, or any other loose objects that can roll, shift, or fall from a raised bucket and crush operator or bystanders.
•Do not handle round bales unless loader is equipped with approved bale handling attach- ment.
•Handle raised loads with caution.
•Carry loads low and drive slowly.
MAINTENANCE
Never work under a raised loader. Always lower loader to the ground with bucket or loader attach- ment in full
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- nents in any way.
Your dealer can supply original equipment hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute parts may not meet original equipment specifica- tions and may be dangerous.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before putting unit into service.
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 dam- aged.
Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until all sys- tem pressure is relieved. Lower unit to ground, stop engine, and operate all hydraulic control levers.
When servicing or replacing pins in cylinder ends, buckets, etc., always use a brass drift and hammer. Failure to do so could result in injury from flying metal fragments.
STORAGE
Block equipment securely for storage.
Stored loader can fall and cause serious injury or death. Securely store loader and attachments to prevent falling.
To help prevent injury caused by a falling imple- ment, always detach on a hard level surface.
Secure equipment parking stand(s) in park posi- tion before detaching.
To provide necessary balance, loader frame must be equipped with bucket or attachment before attaching or detaching from tractor, or when loader is in stored position.
To help prevent personal injury from exposed fork tines, always store bale spear with tines pointed down, or against bale, building or other stable object.
8Safety
(Rev. 9/21/2007)
1020 Loader SR (Rev. 2/16/2007)