Kioti KL155 Manual page 11

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SAFETY
Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons is
measured by how you service and operate this loader. Know
the position and operations of all controls before you they to
operate. Make sure you check all controls in all safe area before
starting.
Read this manual completely and thoroughly and make sure you
understand all controls. All equipment has a limit. Make sure
you are aware of the stability and load characteristics of this
loader before you begin operation.
The safety information given in this manual does not replace
any safety codes, insurance needs, federal, state and local
laws. Make sure your machine has the correct equipment
required by your local laws and regulations.
CAUTION
• This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this
manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that
follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before starting the engine of your tractor, make sure all
operation controls are in park lock or neutral position.
Operate controls only when seated in the operator's seat.
Equip your tractor with a ROPS cab or frame for your
protection. See your tractor operator's manual for correct
Seat belt usage.
A frequent cause of personal injury or death is persons
falling off and being run over. Do not permit others to ride on
your tractor. Only one person, the operator, should be on the
machine when it is in operation.
Before leaving the tractor, stop the engine, put all controls in
neutral, engage the parking brake and remove the key from
the ignition.
When using remote hydraulic tractor valves on some tractors,
the loader lift and dump cylinders will continue moving unless
the control levers are manually returned to neutral, or until
relief pressure is reached at the ends of piston strokes.
Observe the bucket movement and maintain control with the
control levers.
Stop the loader arms gradually when lowering or lifting loads.
Stay off of slopes too steep for safe operation. Shift down
before you start up or down a hill with a heavy load.
Avoid "free wheeling"