
SECTION 00 -GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTION INFORMATION
A CAUTION A
Unsafe operating practices and improperuse
of
the skid steerand
its
attachments on the part
of
the operator can result in injuries. Observe the
following safety precautions at all times:
1.
For servicing, the skid steer should be on level
terrain, engine stopped with the wheels blocked
or
the entire skid steer solidly supported with
the wheels offthe ground before servicing any
component
of
the drive train.
2.
For servicing under the operator's seat,
remove the seat and pan assembly from the
skid steer.
3. Do
not
operate the skid steer unlesstheseat
is
in the operate position.
4.
Do
not
service the skid steer with a raised
boom unless the boom
is
resting on the
boom
lock
pins.
5.
Do
not
servicethe skid steerwith theengine
running unlessthe skid steer
is
properlyand
securely supported with all four wheels
off
the ground.
6.
Reinstall all shields removed
for
service.
7.
Never loosen any hydraulic connections
beforerelievingthepressureinthe hydraulic
system.
8. Wear eye protection such as goggles, etc
..
9.
Wear
ear protection such as ear plugs etc.
When
you feel
·the
noise level is uncomfortable.
10. If any servicing
or
adjustments require the
battery
to
be disconnected, disconnect the
(-)
negative ground cable.
11.
When servicing electrical components, dis-
connect
the(-)
negative ground cable.
12.
If
theelectricalcomponentsrequiresremoval
from the skid steer disconnect the
(-)
negative ground batterycable. This will
shut
off
power
to
theelectricalsystemandprevent
damage
to
the components
if
accidentally
grounded.
13.
If
welding
is
required on the skid steer
disconnect the
(-)
negative ground cable:
Failure
to
disconnect the battery may result
in damage
to
the electrical system and
components.
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14.
If
welding
is
required on an attachment
remove the attachment from the skid steer.
15. Givecompleteand undivided attention
to
the
job
at hand
so
that complete control
of
the
skid steer
is
maintained at all times.
16. Drive
slowly
over rough ground and on
slopes,keepalert
for
holes,ditchesandother
irregularitiesthatmaycausetheskid steer
to
overturn.
17. Avoid steep hillside operation which could
cause the skid steer
to
overturn.
18. Nevertransportaloadedbucketatfullheight.
Operatetheskidsteerwiththeload as
low
as
possible
until
it
becomes necessary
to
raise
the boom
to
discharge the load
into
a
truck
• I
container, etc.
19. Reduce speed when turning
so
there
is
no
danger
of
the skid steer overturning.
20. Neverdrive
up
or
back
up
ahill
or
incline
with
a raised boom
or
the skid steer could over
turn.
21. Always
look
behind you before backing up
the skid steer.
22. Maintain proper transmission oil level
to
prevent loss
of
hydrostatic braking.
23. Do
not
allow passengers
to
ride on the skid
steerat anytime.
24. Do
not
allow children
to
operate the skid
steer
or
ride on the skid steer at anytime.
25. Do
not
allowanyone
to
operatetheskid steer
without proper instruction.
OSHA requires that all operators be
instructed on the proper operation
of
the
machine before they operate the unit.
26. Do
not
operate the skid steer in any position
other than while in the operator's seat with
the seat belt securely fastened.
27. Before starting the engine, be sure
that
all
operating controlsare in neutral and parking
brake is engaged. ·
28. Never operate the skid steer engine
in
a
closedbuildingwithoutadequateventilation.
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