Farm Star UBSF-3045 - Manual (Page 7)

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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (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.
For operator safety, always keep bale in front of tractor hood. NEVER position bale back over operator.
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!
When maneuvering close to buildings or passing through narrow areas, be sure to allow sufficient clearance
for the tractor, loader, and bale. Drive slowly.
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.
Stop loader gradually when lowering or lifting loads.
Operate loader from operator’s seat only. Remain at controls until operating cycle is complete.
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.
Never use the tractor/loader to stop a rolling bale.
When handling round bales on a slope, always approach the bale with the tractor facing uphill.
Only use a tractor equipped with a ROPS cab or rollover protective structure.
When stacking bales, ALWAYS MAKE SURE BALES ARE PLACED SO THE STACK IS STABLE.
Operate the loader controls smoothly, avoiding jerky operation.
Carry the bale slowly and as low as possible to the ground.
I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
HANDLE ROUND BALES SAFELY
Improper use of loaders to handle round bales can
result in serious injury or death to the tractor/loader oper-
ator. This could be caused by the bale rolling back down
the loader into the operator’s station.
For optimum stability and visibility:
• do not handle bales that exceed the bale weight
limitations of the loader.
• 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 roll-
over protective structure.
When working on side hills, DO NOT
RAISE LOADER TOO HIGH. Keep an
eye on terrain changes. Keep load low.
ALWAYS OBEY ALL SAFETY RULES!
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!
M A I N T E N A N C E
Check the pins at the ends of the loader arms. Make
sure they are locked in place with the linchpins.
Periodically check all bolts to make sure they are tight.
Lubricate loader as per instructions in loader manual.
Replace safety signs and instruction decals if damaged
or missing.
W A R N I N G !
NEVER LET ANYONE CLIMB ON STACKED ROUND
HAY BALES!
W A R N I N G !
For operator safety, always keep bales in front of
tractor hood. NEVER position bale back over opera-
tor. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!
Always stop the tractor or skid steer, set brake,
shut off engine, remove key, and lower loader to
ground before attempting to service. Never leave
equipment unattended with engine running.
W A R N I N G !
Do not work under a raised loader unless it is
securely blocked or held in position. Do not depend
on the hydraulic system to hold loader and attach-
ment in place.
W A R N I N G !
REPLACE SAFETY SIGNS
IF DAMAGED OR MISSING.