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ENGINE ANTI-STALL
Tigercat T250B Track Loader Safety
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Prior to commencing work, check all equipment controls to ensure that the machine responds correctly. Ensure that the windshield guard is installed and properly secured.
Keep the cab door closed when operating the machine to prevent accidental entry of branches and debris into the cab.
Always rest the grapple on solid ground or trailer when not operating, regardless if the engine is running or shut off. When the engine is running, DO NOT allow anyone in areas of the machine where they may be injured or crushed by moving components. Maintain a safe operating distance between the machine and other personnel. Never swing the boom with or without trees, over the heads of bystanders. Use only prearranged and approved signalling practices. Operate the machine only from a seated position in
Shut off engine when refuelling - DO NOT refuel the engine while smoking or when near open flame or sparks. During refuelling do not leave the filler nozzle unattended. Avoid over filling and immediately clean up spilled fuel. Before starting the engine, check to ensure that all doors, panels, and access covers are installed properly and secured.
Make sure that all of the controls are positioned as specified in the starting instructions in the operator's manual. Check that no other personnel have moved into a hazardous area before starting the machine. Sound the machine horn before starting the machine.
WARNING
For engine starting and stopping procedures refer to STARTING ENGINE and STOPPING ENGINE in SECTION 2 of the THIS MANUAL. For correct engine speeds, refer to THROTTLE CONTROL in SECTION 2 of the THIS MANUAL.
Never use a liquid starting aid to start an engine with a pre-heat device.
Tigercat T250B Track Loader Safety
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued
the operator’s seat. Do not allow other people either in the cab or
anywhere else on the machine. Before leaving operator's cab, lower the grapple onto solid ground or the trailer. When leaving the operator's cab for an extended period shut the engine off. Never work alone. Regularly inform other crew members of your intentions, location and length of
time to perform duties. Turn the battery disconnect switch off if the vehicle is to be idle for an extended period of time (Example - overnight). Before transporting the machine: • Secure the grapple to the trailer. • Shut down the engine and turn the master disconnect switch off. • Check to ensure that all doors, panels and access covers are installed and properly secured.
WARNING
Always lower the boom to the ground and shut down the engine before leaving the cab.
WARNING
Safe mounting of this loader onto a trailer or truck is the responsibility of the owner.
DANGER
A falling or swinging load or boom can cause serious injury or death. Do not operate the loader when personnel are in the area of the machines operating reach or load movement. Do not move the boom or load over the heads of people.
Do not allow the driver to remain in the truck cab during loading operations and do not move loads over the top of the truck cab. Serious injury or death or property damage may result.
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