INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
HANDLE BALES SAFELY
Improper use of loaders to handle bales can result in serious injury or death to the operator. This could be caused by the bale tumbling back down the loader into the operator’s station.
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•Operate loader from operator’s seat only. Remain at controls until operating cycle is complete.
•Carry the bale slowly and as low as possible to the ground.
•Operate the loader hydraulic controls smoothly, avoiding jerky operation.
•When handling round bales on a slope, always approach the bale with the power unit facing uphill.
•Never use the tractor/loader to stop a rolling bale.
RAISE LOADER TOO HIGH. Keep an eye on terrain changes. Keep load low.
WARNING!
For multiple spear models, 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.
TRANSPORTING
•Stop loader gradually when lowering or lifting loads.
•Use particular care when working on inclines and hillsides.
•Avoid holes, ditches, and obstructions which may cause tractor/loader to tip.
•Allow for additional length of loader on tractor while turning.
•Never allow anyone to walk or work under a raised loader.
•Be sure that people, livestock, or pets are not stand- ing near the machine while operating.
•Travel slowly over rough ground or when making turns.
•Drive slowly through gates and doors.
•Lower bucket or attachment to ground when loader is unattended.
CAUTION!
When traveling on public roads, whether at night or during the day, use accessory light and devices for adequate warnings to operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
Carry load low.
Check visibility. If visibility is impaired, reduce speed or consider other means of bale transport.
Allow for additional length of loader and spear attach- ment on tractor while turning.
Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting from one area to another. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
When traveling over rough or hilly terrain or when making turns, slow down and use extra care.
Read all the safety warnings in the front of this manu- al and in the manual of tractor.
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