Allmand Brothers TLB6235 Tractor - Manual (Page 10)

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USE HANDHOLDS AND STEPS
DO NOT mount tractor from the drive pedal side.
Falling is a major cause of personal injury.
Always face the machine and use a three-point contact when
mounting or dismounting the machine.
Never jump either on or off the machine.
Never mount or dismount a moving machine.
Be careful of slippery conditions on platforms, steps and hand-
rails when mounting or dismounting the machine.
DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY
AVOID DRIVING ON HILLSIDES OR STEEP SLOPES
Set backhoe boom lock and swing lock to center the
boom before driving.
This is a potential rollover hazard and could result in
a serious injury or possibly death.
If you must drive on steep hillsides, moving the
backhoe to the uphill side of the machine may make
the machine more stable, depending upon working
conditions.
DRIVE CAREFULLY:
On slopes (avoid if at all possible)
Where space is limited
Over rough ground, curbs and tracks
Near a ditch or excavation ALWAYS!
FOR TRAVELING:
Carry loader bucket low.
Never carry passengers.
OPERATE BACKHOE SAFELY
Before digging:
Check location of electrical cables
Gas lines
Water and sewer lines
Avoid accidental machine movement