Allmand Brothers TLB6235 Tractor - Manual (Page 8)

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SAFETY
AVOID INJURY FROM ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS!
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT WHILE OPERATING
THIS MACHINE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMP CLEAR OF A TIPPING
MACHINE. SERIOUS OR FATAL CRUSHING INJURIES
WILL RESULT. THIS MACHINE MAY TIP OVER FASTER
THAN A PERSON CAN JUMP FREE.
TO AVOID BACK OVER ACCIDENTS:
Always look around before you back up. Be sure that everyone is clear
of machine.
Use a signal person when backing up if view is obstructed. Always
keep signal person in view.
Learn the meaning of all flags, signs and markings used on the job and
who has the responsibility for signaling.
Dust, heavy rain, fog, etc., can reduce visibility. As visibility decreases,
reduce speed and use proper lighting.
AVOID INJURY FROM BACK OVER ACCIDENTS!
BEFORE MOVING MACHINE, BE SURE ALL PERSONS
ARE CLEAR OF AREA.
ALWAYS BE ALERT FOR BYSTANDERS MOVING INTO
THE WORK AREA. SIGNAL TO WARN BYSTANDERS
BEFORE MOVING MACHINE.
WHEN USING A SIGNAL PERSON, KEEP PERSON IN
VIEW AT ALL TIMES. BE SURE SIGNAL PERSON IS
CLEAR BEFORE BACKING UP.
DO NOT OVERLOAD: Know capacity of machine.
Be careful when operating at the edge of an
excavation, trench, drop-off and loading or
unloading from a trailer.
TO AVOID ROLLOVERS:
Be careful when operating on a slope.
Avoid sharp turns at high speed.
Balance loads so weight is evenly distributed and load is stable.
Carry loads close to the ground to aid visibility andlower center of
gravity.