● WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation in which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury and indicated hazards that exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
● CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety Rules
To insure skid steer stability, and to prevent tipping, always observe the following safety rules:
● Keep clear of unit while in operation.
● Before operating the skid steer, read the operating and safety instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Observe all warnings and caution particularly those which describe the use of seat
belts and other operator restraints and those which describe the proper way of carrying loads as
close to the ground as possible.
● When using the Auger Bucket be sure that the proper weight of the load is not too heavy. A light load
sticking out too far can have the same tipping effect on the loader as a heavy load carried too close.
● Never operate the Postmaster when people are standing by the unit and could be injured.
● Do not obstruct your vision when traveling or working. Carry the Postmaster low for maximum stability
and visibility when traveling.
● Operate at speeds slow enough so that you have complete control at all times. Travel slowly over
rough or slippery ground and on hillsides.
● Avoid steep slopes or unstable surfaces. If you must drive on a slope, keep the load low and proceed
with extreme caution. Do not drive across a steep slope under any circumstances. Drive straight up
and down the slope.
● Avoid turning on an incline, if at all possible. If it is necessary, use extreme caution and make the turn
wide and slow with the bucket carried low.
Skid-steer Loader Safety
1. Read the entire skid-steer loader operators manual before ever attempting to use the skid steer
loader. This knowledge is necessary for safe operation.
2. Follow all safety decals on the skid-steer loader. Keep them clean and replace them if they become
worn and hard to read.
3. Know the limitation of your equipment. Do not use equipment for anything other than what it was
originally designed for.
4. Pay attention to the job at hand. Do not let your mind lose concentration on what you are doing.
5. Use your seat belt and R.O.P.S. (Roll Over Protective Structure) when operating the skid-steer
loader. Keep belt and R.O.P.S. in good repair. Do not modify R.O.P.S. or seat belt. Do not remove
R.O.P.S. or seat belt. Overturning the skid-steer loader without proper R.O.P.S. and seat belt can
result in death.
6. Fasten your seatbelt before and during skid steer loader operation. Remain seated at all times.
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