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3. Safety instructions for using the attachment
Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly
powerful and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property
damage. Due to this, all operators must carefully familiarise themselves about correct use and the operator's
manuals of both the loader and the attachment before starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you
have not completely familiarised yourself with its operation and the related hazards.
DANGER
Misuse, careless use, or using an attachment that is in poor condition may
cause risk of serious injuries.
Familiarise yourself with the controls of the loader,
correct coupling procedure, and the correct way to operate the attachment at a safe
area. Study especially how to stop the equipment in a safe manner. Read all safety
precautions carefully.
Read all safety instructions carefully before handling the attachment
WARNING
When attaching an attachment to the loader, ensure that the locking pins of the
loader's quick attach plate are in the lower position and that they have locked
the attachment to the loader. Never lift or move an unlocked attachment.
This attachment is designed to be used by one operator at a time. Do not let others
near the danger area of the equipment when it is in use.
Always transport the attachment as
low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low,
and keep the telescopic boom retracted during driving.
Risk of crushing under the attachment or the loader boom - Lower the
attachment firmly on the ground before leaving the driver’s seat. Make sure that
the attachment is properly supported during any maintenance or inspections. Do not
leave the driver’s seat when the loader boom is lifted. Going under a raised
attachment or loader boom is dangerous, as the boom may lower due to loss of
stability, mechanical fault, or if another person operates the controls of the loader.
Compressed air hazard - Uncontrolled discharge can cause serious injuries.
When cleaning, checking or servicing the compressor, the hydraulic pressure and the
compressed air must be
relieved as their uncontrolled discharge can cause injuries.
Follow the safe stopping procedure.
Burn hazard - Keep clear of hot surfaces. Running compressor will get hot quickly
and touching the surfaces of the compressor can cause burns. Keep clear o
f hot
surfaces and make sure that the cooling surfaces of the compressor are clean. The
attachment must be kept clean for efficient cooling and to avoid collecting of
combustible dust on the compressor. Keep the compressor away from walls or other
obstacle
s that could have an adverse effect on the operation of the cooling system.
Keep the loader and the compressor away from easily ignited materials or dust. Also,
make sure that the hydraulic oil cooler of the loader is in good condition and clean. In
case t
he hydraulic oil overheats, the compressor must be stopped and the system
must be allowed to cool before restart.
A running loader must not be left unmonitored. Shut down the loader engine and turn
off the auxiliary hydraulics if compressed air is not n
eeded. The temperatures of the
loader and attachment must be monitored and overheating must be avoided.
Pay attention to the surroundings and any other persons and machines moving in the
vicinity. Pay attention to the contours of the terrain and other h
azards, such as
branches and trees that can reach to the driver's area, loose rocks, and slippery
surfaces.
