Alamo Industrial Great White M8000MD Operator's Manual page 10

DANGER!
Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil
and fuel are expensive and their presence could present a hazard.
Do not check for leaks with your hand! High-pressure oil streams
from breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue
damage including gangrene.
ENGINE OFF and remove all hydraulic pressure. Wear oil
impenetrable gloves, safety glasses and use Cardboard to
check for evidence of oil leaks. If you suspect a leak, RE-
MOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer.
penetrate the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a physi-
cian knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure.
Operate the Power Unit and/or Implement controls only while properly
DANGER!
seated in the Power Unit seat with the seat belt securely fastened around
you. Inadvertent movement of the Power Unit or Implement may cause
serious injury or death.
WARNING! In case of mechincal difficulty during operation, place the transmission in
the park position, set the parking brake, shut down all power, including
the implement and remove the key. Wait until all rotating motion has
stop before dismounting.
The center of gravity of a Power Unit equipped with a front-mounted
DANGER!
Implement is shifted to the front and removes weight from the rear wheels.
The Power Unit should maintain at least 20% total weight on the rear
wheels to prevent tipping forward, loss of steering control, and possible
injury. Add counterweight if required when operating on slopes and
proceed with the load uphill to prevent tipping. Reference the Power
Unit's Operator's Manual or an authorized dealer for information on
adding additional weight.
WARNING!
Operate this Equipment only with a Power Unit equipped with an
approved operator Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS). Always
wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death could result from falling
off the Power Unit--particularly during a turnover when the operator
could be pinned under the Operator Protective Structure.
M-8000MD 12/04
© Alamo Group Inc.
2004
SAFETY
To check for a hose leak, SHUT the
(SPU-26)
(SPU-39)
(SPU-6)
Safety Section 1-7
If oil does
(SG-15)
(SPU-14)