Company Compact Loader User Manual

2 PN-53661 (Rev. 12/96)
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by a single careless act of an operator.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident preven-
tion are dependent upon the awareness, con-
cern, prudence and proper training of personnel
involved in theoperation,transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment.
It has been said “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be
that kind of an operator.
The designed and tested safety of this equipment
depends on it being operated within the limitations as
explained in this manual.
INSTALLATION
J During installation, the tractor engine
should be off, the key removed and the
brakeslocked.Donotdisconnecthydraulic
lines until attachments are removed or
loweredtothegroundandsystempressure
isreleasedbyoperatingvalvelevers.Never
operate any hydraulic cylinders during any
phase of the installation process.
TRAINING
J Safety instructionsare important!Read
this manual and the DuAl Loader manual
and follow all safety rules and safety
decals. (Replacement manuals are avail-
able from dealer or call 1-800-319-6637.)
Failuretofollowinstructionsorsafetyrules
can result in serious injury or death.
J If you do not understand any part of
this manual and need assistance,see your
dealer.
J Keep hands and body away from pres-
surized lines. Use paper or cardboard, not
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety
goggles.Hydraulic fluid(oil)underpressure
willeasilypenetrateskinandcancauseseri-
ous injury or death.
J Make sure that all operating and
service personnel know that in the event
hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by
a doctor familiar with this formof injury, or
gangrene, serious injury or death can
result. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDI-
ATELY IF FLUID ENTERS SKIN OR EYES.
J Do not allow children or untrained
persons to operate equipment.
PREPARATION
J Air in hydraulic systems can cause
erraticoperationandallowsloadsorequip-
ment components to drop unexpectedly.
Before operating or allowing anyone to
approach the equipment, purge any air in
the system by operating all hydraulic
functions several times after connecting
equipment, connecting hoses, or doing
any hydraulic maintenance.
J After connecting hoses, check that all
control lever positions function as
instructed in the Operator’s Manual. Do not
operate until control lever and equipment
movements are correct.
J Protectivesleevesmustbeoverhydrau-
lic hoses and securely fastened onto metal
hose fittings as shown in this manual. Re-
place if damaged or if protective sleeve is
not properly positioned or secured.
J Make sure all hydraulic hoses, fittings
and valves are in good condition and not
leaking beforestarting power unit orusing
equipment. Check and route hoses care-
fully to prevent damage. Hoses must not
be twisted, bent sharply, kinked, frayed,
pinched, or come into contact with any
moving parts. Operate moveable compo-
nents through full operational range to
check clearances. Replace any damaged
hoses immediately.
J Your dealer can supply original equip-
ment hydraulic accessories and repair
parts. Substitute parts may not meet origi-
nal equipment specifications and may be
dangerous.
J Always wear relatively tight and belted
clothing to avoid entanglement in moving
parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work
shoes and protective equipment for eyes,
hair, hands, hearing and head.
J Tractor must be equipped with ROPS
or ROPS CAB and seat belt. Keep seat belt
securely fastened. Falling off tractor can
result in death from being run over or
crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in
“locked up” position at all times.
J Whenever 3-point implements are at-
tached to tractor, always check full range
of operation for mechanical or hydraulic
hose interference.
(Safety Rules continued on next page)