Modern AG Grapple - Manual (Page 6)

6 - Grapple
mAiNTAiNiNG All ATTACHmeNTS
continued:
- Worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals must be
replaced. New safety decals can be ordered from
your dealer or from the manufacturer.
STOrAGe SAFeTy
- Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not permit children to play on or around the
stored unit.
- Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level
surface and engage all safety devices. Storage
location should be level and solid to make
connecting and un-connecting to prime mover
easy.
- If blocking is used, make sure it is solid and secure
before leaving area.
GeNerAl SAFeTy PreCAuTiONS
- Machinery should be operated only by those who
are responsible and are authorized to do so.
- Stop the engine, lower all equipment, lock the
brakes, and remove the ignition key before
dismounting from the skid steer or tractor.
- Never stand between skid steer and attachment
while power unit is being connected to the
attachment.
- Loose fitting clothing should not be worn, to avoid
catching on various parts.
- Detach attachment in area where children normally
do not play.
- When performing adjustments or maintenance
on an attachment, first lower it to the ground or
block it securely at a workable height.
- Only a qualified operator should be permitted on
power unit when in operation; no riders allowed.
- Make certain everyone is in the clear before starting
power unit or raising or lowering equipment.
- Operate the power unit and attachment only while
seated in the driver’s seat.
- Reduce speed when transporting mounted
attachments to avoid bouncing and momentary
loss of steering control.
- A heavy load can cause instability of the power
unit. Use extreme care during road travel. Slow
down on turns and watch out for bumps. power
unit may need counterweights to counter-balance
the weight of the attachment.
- Reduce speed on hillsides or curves so there is no
danger of tipping.
- Avoid driving too close to the edge of ditches or
drop-offs.
- Do not transport implement on public roads
without reflectors and slow moving vehicle
emblem in daylight and with approved warning
lights at night and other periods of poor visibility.
- Keep work area clear of all debris. Never assume
an area is clear. ALWAYS CHECK.
- Check to make certain there are no buried utilities
in the work area before starting work.
- Keep alert and watch the front as well as the rear
when working with the attachment.
SAFeTy SeCTiON
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mOST ACCiDeNTS OCCur BeCAuSe OF NeGleCT Or
CAreleSSNeSS. AvOiD NeeDleSS ACCiDeNTS By FOllOWiNG
All OF THe SAFeTy PreCAuTiONS liSTeD BelOW.