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Most death. farm equipment accidents can be avoided by following simple safety precautions. These safety precautions, if followed at all times, will help you operate your loader safely. 1l. Avoid loose fill, rocks, and holes, they can dangerous for loader operation or movement. be12. Be extra careful when working on inclines.13. Avoid overhead wires and/or obstacles when loader is raised.14. Allow for the loader length when making turns.15. Stop the loader arms gradually when lowering or16. Use caution when handling loose or shiftable loads.2. Do not lift or carry anybody on the loader or in bucket or attachment.3. Do not walk or work under a raised loader or bucket or attachment unless it is securely blocked or held in position.4. If the machine is equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS), fasten seat belt prior to starting the engine.5. Operate the loader from the "Operator's Seat Only".6. Add recommended wheel ballast or rear weight for stability.7. Move wheels to widest recommended settings to increase stability.8. For better stability, use tractor with wide front axle rather than tricycle front wheels.9. Move and turn tractor at low speeds.10. Carry loader arms at a low position during transport.F-15838/76lifting.17. Lower loader arms when parking or servicing.18. Make sure all parked loaders on stands are on a hard, level surface. Engage all safety devices.19. Visually check for hydraulic leaks and broken,missing, or malfunctioning parts and make necessary repairs.20. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious personal injury. If injured by escaping fluid, obtainmedical treatment immediately.21. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all hydraulic pressure.22. It is the loader owner's responsibility to be certain anyone operating the loader is aware of the safe way of operating the loader.Page