SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked up” position 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 dam- aged.
To provide stability, add tractor manufacturer's recommended wheel ballast or rear weight.
Move wheels to tractor manufacturer's widest recommended setting to increase stability. Do not use loader on tractors with single or double cen- tered front wheels.
To help prevent tractor/loader instability, never exceed the capacity of the tractor/loader used with the pallet fork. To increase stability, adjust tires to maximum possible width.
Your dealer can supply original equipment hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute parts may not meet original equipment specifica- tions and may be dangerous.
Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.
Never allow riders. Do not lift or carry anybody on the loader or in the bucket or attachments.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
Always sit in power unit seat when operating controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake, and ensure all other controls are disengaged before starting power unit engine.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.
Avoid loose fill, rocks, and holes. They can be dangerous for loader operation or movement.
Stop the loader arms gradually when lowering or lifting.
OPERATION | Use caution when handling loose or shiftable | |
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Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper- | loads. | |
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic- | Allow for extra attachment length and width | |
ing equipment. | ||
when making turns. | ||
Improper use of a loader can cause injury or | ||
The grapple fork is a clamping device and | ||
death. | ||
Consult local utilities before working. Know | should be used to clamp loose hay, straw, or | |
silage. It is not to be used to dig material loose | ||
location of all underground cables, pipelines, over- | ||
from a pile. | ||
head wires, and other hazards in working area and | ||
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avoid contact. | AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM POWER | |
The bale spear is to be used only for handling | LINES: | |
bales. Do not use for digging rocks, pulling out | • Stay away from power lines. | |
fence, or as a craning device with a chain over the | • Electrocution can occur without direct con- | |
spear. | tact. | |
Do not attempt to lift loads in excess of the | • Check clearances before raising attachment. | |
loader capacity. | • Consult local utilities before digging. Know | |
Keep bystanders away from equipment. | location of and avoid contacting all under- | |
ground cables, pipelines, overhead wires, and | ||
Do not walk or work under a raised loader, | ||
other hazards in digging area. | ||
bucket, or attachment. | • Do not leave the operator's seat if any part of | |
Never allow anyone to get under the loader | the power unit or attachment contacts electric | |
lines or underground cables. | ||
bucket or reach through the lift arms when the | ||
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bucket is raised. | (Safety Rules continued on next page) | |
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(Rev. 9/17/20107) | Safety 7 | |
1020 Loader SR (Rev. 2/16/2007) | ||
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