How to Install Safety Signs: Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C). Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the sign in place. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of sign backing paper. STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY Be certain the tractor or skid steer is in neutral or park position before starting engine. Always shut off power unit and shift to “Park” or set brakes when leaving unit. Always lower bucket or attachment to ground, relieve all hydraulic pressure. Remove key when leaving equipment unattended. Park in level area. Before operating equipment: if you have any questions regarding the proper assembly or operation, contact your dealer or representative. 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) OPERATIONAL SAFETY The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you. Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders fifty feet (50’) from an operating power unit and attached equipment. Only properly trained people should operate this machine. It is recommended the tractor be equipped with a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) and a seat belt that is used. Always stop the tractor, skid steer, or forklift, set brake, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key, and lower loader and attachment to the ground before dismounting. Never leave equipment unattended with the engine running. Please remember it is important that you read and heed the safety signs on the front loader attachment and loader, and the safety rules set forth. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood. They are there for your safety as well as the safety of others. The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the operator. Be sure power unit is in good condition. Read all the safety precautions and make sure all operators are familiar with the safety rules of operation. Know your controls and how to stop the power unit and engine quickly in an emergency. READ THIS MANUAL AND THE ONE PROVIDED WITH YOUR TRACTOR AND LOADER, OR SKID STEER. When the use of hand tools is required to perform any part of assembly, installation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement, be sure the tools used are designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer for that specific task. Personal protection equipment including safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the attachment. Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly, installation, removal, or moving the loader attachment. Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur during assembly, installation, operation, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement. The use of any loader attachment is NOT recommended on tractor with a tricycle wheel arrangement. Tricycle type tractors are unstable for front loader use. A heavy load can cause instability in driving a power unit. Make sure the front or rear of the power unit is properly counter-balanced with weights. Always drive slowly – especially around turns. An unstable power unit could steer badly and possibly tip over, causing injury or death. Do not allow others to ride on the power unit with an operator. Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects or being thrown off. Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in unsafe operation. Never allow anyone to ride on the implement! 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued) Before you operate any equipment, check over all pins, bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in place. Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately. Do not work under a raised loader unless it is securely blocked or held in position. Do not depend on the power unit hydraulic system to hold the implement in place. Operate the loader controls smoothly, avoiding jerky operation. Stop loader gradually when lowering or lifting loads. Beware of low electrical wires when loader is raised. Serious injury or death can result if contact is made. When handling material on a slope, always approach the material with the power unit facing uphill. Only use a power unit equipped with a ROPS...