SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders at a safe distance.
REMEMBER FALLING BALES CAN ROLL OR TUMBLE.
Beware of low electrical wires when loader is raised. Serious injury or death can result if contact is made.
Always insert spears into the bale – NEVER under the bale. Failure to insert spears into bale can allow bale to roll back when loader is raised, causing serious injury or death.
Do not handle bales that exceed the bale weight limitations of the loader. Watch for bales that are frozen to the ground.
Carry the bale slowly and as low as possible to the ground.
Operate the loader controls smoothly, avoiding jerky operation.
When handling round bales on a slope, always approach the bale with the tractor facing uphill.
Never use the tractor/loader to stop a rolling bale.
Only use a tractor equipped with a ROPS cab or rollover protective structure. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times. Keep seat belt fastened.
When stacking bales, ALWAYS MAKE SURE BALES ARE PLACED SO THE STACK IS STABLE.
For operator safety, always keep bale in front of tractor hood. NEVER position bale back over operator.
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!
Always load rear of tractor first and unload last when using a front loader.
Beware of lift clearance when raising loader to maximum height.
Keep alert and watch the rear as well as the front when working with the loader.
When maneuvering close to buildings or passing through narrow areas, be sure to allow sufficient clearance for the tractor, loader, and bale. Drive slowly.
Operate loader from operator’s seat only. Remain at controls until operating cycle is complete.
Stop loader gradually when lowering or lifting loads.
8
