GRAPPLE

Tigercat 234B Loader

WARNING

Maintain a safe operating distance between the machine and other personnel. Never operate the boom or attachment over the heads of bystanders. Never travel near co-workers or other pieces of equipment with attachment running. Do not allow people or other pieces of equipment near the harvesting operation.

WARNING

Do not turn on attachment until machine is at the harvesting site. Use only prearranged and approved signalling practices. Do not open an escape hatch or the cab doors to increase ventilation when operating the machine.

CAUTION

Do not open cab doors or window screens when cab is on a slope. The doors and screens are heavy and could swing out with considerable force. Anyone in the path of swing could be injured. Anyone opening the door or screen and holding on to it could be pulled out of the cab and injured.

Keep the cab doors closed when driving or steering the machine to prevent accidental entry of branches and debris into the cab. Keep the cab doors closed and use seat belt when driving or steering the machine to prevent being thrown from the operator's cab. Secure loose items in the cab. Prior to commencing work, check all equipment controls to ensure that the machine responds correctly. Make sure that all safety screens and guards including the skylight are installed and properly secured.

Safety

WARNING

DO NOT operate this machine to lift or move any objects other than what it is designed to lift or move.

• Do not use the boom to service other

equipment.

• Do not use the boom to lift items such

as tires, engines, cylinders, boom components, etc.

• Do not modify the boom system. • Do not add hooks or lugs to the boom for

the purpose of attaching lifting rigging.

• Do not use the attachment for any purpose other than the intended function.

Maintain a safe operating distance between the machine and workers and all other personnel. It is the duty of the operator to ensure that no person approach the machine while in use. Failure to follow the above instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Always rest the attachment on the ground when operation is stopped, regardless if the engine is running or shut off. Operate the machine only from a seated position in the operator’s seat. Watch for ground hazards such as metal debris, wire fencing or rocks. When travelling position attachment and boom so as not to impair vision. If vision is limited by dust, smoke, fog, rain or snow, stop the machine until visibility is restored. Park machine at least 15 m (50 ft) away from other equipment and in a cleared area. In the event of a fire, this distance will minimize the chance of the fire spreading to other equipment. Before leaving operator's cab, lower the grapple onto solid ground, the trailer or carrier. If out of the operator's cab for an extended period shut the machine off. Never work alone. Regularly inform other crew members of your intentions, location and length of time to perform duties.