SAFE OPERATION 1
A sAFE oPERATToN
Most loader equipment accidents can be avoided by following simple safety precautions.
These safety precautions, if followed at all times, will help you operate your loader safely.
1. Read and understand both the tractor and the loader 20.When loader work has been completed, lower the
operator's manuals before using the loader. loader boom to the ground, stop the engine, remove
Lack of knowledge can lead to accidents. the key and lock the brakes before leaving the tractor
2. For your safety, ROPS with a seat belt is strongly seat.
recommended by KUBOTA in almost all applications. 21 .Do not remove loader from tractor without approved
lf your tractor has a foldable ROPS, fold it down only bucket attached.
when absolutely necessary and fold it up and lock it 22.Make sure the parked loader is on stands and on a
again as soon as possible. Do not wear the seat belt hard, level surface.
when the foldable ROPS is down or the fixed ROPS is 23. Operate the loader controls only when properly seated
removed. lf you have any questions consult your local at the controls.
KUBOTA Dealer. 24.Visually check for hydraulic leaks and broken, missing,
Always use seat belt when the tractor is equipped with or malfunctioning parts.
a ROPS. Never use the seat belt when the tractor is Make necessary repairs before operation.
not equipped with a ROPS . 25. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have
3. Do not lift or carry anybody on the loader, bucket or sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious
' attachment. personal injury. Do not use hands to search for
4. Never allow anyone to get under the loader bucket or suspected leaks. lf injured by escaping fluid, obtain
reach through the boom when the bucket is raised. medicaltreatment immediately.
5. Do not walk or work under a raised loader bucket or 26. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all
attachment unless it is securely blocked and held in hydraulic pressure.
position. 27.Do not tamper with the relief valve setting. The relief
6. Do not use the loader as a Jack to support the tractor valve is pre-set at the factory. Changing the setting
for servicing and maintenance. can cause overloading of the loader and tractor which
Securely support tractor or any machine elements with may result in a serious personal injury.
stands or suitable blocking before working 28. Using loaders for handling large heavy objects, such
underneath. as large round or rectangular bales, logs and oil drums
For your safety, do not work under any hydraulically is not recommended.
supported devices. They can settle, suddenly leak 29. Handling large heavy objects can be extremely
down, or be accidently lowered. dangerous due to :
7. When operating on a slope, always operate up and o Danger of rolling the tractor over.
down the slope, never across the slope. o Danger of upending the tractor.
8. Operate the loader from the tractor seat only. o Danger of the object rolling or sliding down the
9. For tractor stability and operator's safety, rear ballast loader boom onto the operator.
must be added to the 3-point hitch and to the rear 30.|f you must perform this sort of work (item 29), protect
wheels. yourself by :
10.To increase stability adjust the rear wheels to the o Never lift the load higher than necessary to clear
widest setting that is suitable for your application. the ground.
11. Move and turn the tractor at low speeds. o Adding rear ballast to the tractor to compensate for
12.Carry loader boom at a low position during transport. the load.
(You should be able to see over the bucket.) . Never lift large object with equipment that may
13. Exercise extra caution when operating the loader with permit it to roll back onto the operator.
a raised bucket or attachment. . Moving slowly and carefully, avoiding rough
14.Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes. They can be terrain.
dangerous for loader operation or movement. 31.lt is the owner's responsibility to be certain anyone
15. Be extra careful when working on inclines. operating the loader read this manual first to be aware
16.Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when loader is of the safe way of operating the loader.
raised. Contacting electric lines can cause 32.Always wear safety goggles when servicing or
electrocution. repairing the machine.
lT.Allowfortheloaderlengthwhenmakingturns. 33.When servicing or replacing pins in cylinder ends,
lS.Gradually stop the loader boom when lowering or bucket, etc., always use a brass drift and hammer.
lifting. Failure to do so could result in injury from flying metal
19. Use caution when handling loose or shiftable loads. fragments.
