Alamo RHINO 7214 MSL - Manual (Page 5)

F-3778-12-04 Safety Section 1-2
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A careful operator operates best. Most accidents can be
avoided by observing certain precautions. Read all
precautions that follow before operating your tractor and
loader to help prevent accidents. Equipment should be
operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to
do so.
GENERAL
1. Read your Operator's Manuals carefully before using tractor
or loader. Lack of operating knowledge can lead to accidents.
2. Replace damaged or illegible safety decals. See pages 1-10
& 1-11 for required decals.
3. Operate tractor and loader only from operator's seat.
TRACTOR
1. Use an approved roll bar and seat belt for safe operation.
Overturning a tractor without a rollbar can result in death or
injury. If your tractor is not equipped with a rollbar and seat
belt, see your Tractor Dealer.
2. Equip your tractor with FOPS (Falling Object Protective
Structure) before installing or operating loader.
3. Always use seat belt when rollbar is installed. Do not use seat
belt if rollbar is removed from tractor.
4. Add recommended wheel ballast and/or rear weight as
recommended in owner's manual to provide good stability.
5. Move rear wheels to widest settings recommended to
increase stability.
6. Move and turn tractor at low speeds.
LOADER
1. Improper use of a loader can cause serious injury or death.
2. Do not lift or carry anybody on loader, in bucket or on
attachment.
3. Never allow anyone to get under loader bucket or reach
through lift arms when bucket is raised.
4. Do not walk or work under a raised loader or bucket or
attachment unless it is securely blocked or held in position.
5. Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when loader is raised.
Contacting electric lines can cause electrocution.
6. Make sure all parked loaders are on a hard, level surface.
Engage all safety devices.
OPERATING LOADER
1. As owner of this loader, it is your responsibility to be certain
anyone operating this loader has read this manual first to be
aware of safe operation of your tractor and loader.
2. Exercise caution when operating any loader with a raised
loaded bucket or fork.
3. Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes. They can be dangerous for
loader operation or movement.
4. Use care when operating on steep grades to maintain proper
stability. Always carry bucket or attachment as low as
possible.
5. Allow for loader length when making turns.
6. Stop loader arms gradually when lowering or lifting.
7. Use caution when handling loose or shiftable loads.
8. Carry bucket or attachment at a low position during transport
for better visibility.
9. When parking or servicing, lower bucket to ground, stop
engine and set park brakes before leaving tractor seat.
10. Operate loader controls only when properly seated at
controls.
11. Using front end loaders without special attachments for
handling large heavy objects such as large round or
rectangular bales, logs and oil drums is NOT
RECOMMENDED.
12. Handling large heavy objects can be extremely dangerous
due to:
• Danger of rolling tractor over.
• Danger of upending tractor.
• Danger of objects rolling or sliding down loader arms onto
operator.
13. If you must perform this sort of work (see 12 above), protect
yourself by:
• Use proper attachments only.
• Never lift load higher than necessary to clear ground when
moving.
• Ballast tractor rear to compensate for load.
• Never lift large objects with equipment that does not have
an anti-rollback device.
• Move slowly and carefully, avoiding rough terrain.
MAINTENANCE
1. When servicing or replacing pins in cylinder ends, buckets,
etc., always use a drift and hammer of non-sparking material.
Failure to do so could result in injury from flying metal
fragments.
2. Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter
loader or any of its components or any loader function without
first consulting your Dealer. If you have any questions
regarding loader modifications contact your Rhino Dealer.
3. Always wear safety goggles when servicing or repairing
tractor or loader.
4. Escaping hydraulic/diesel fluid under pressure can penetrate
skin causing serious personal injury.
• DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece of
cardboard or paper to search for leaks.
• Stop engine and relieve pressure before connecting or
disconnecting hydraulic or diesel lines.
• Tighten all connections before starting engine or
pressurizing lines.
• If any fluid is injected into skin, obtain medical attention
immediately or gangrene may result.
5. Do not tamper with relief valve setting. Valve relief is factory-
set. Changing relief setting can cause overloading of your
tractor or loader and serious operator injury may result.
SAFETY
SAFETY
Whenever you see this symbol It means: ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!