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6 Safety
Alitec Tiller SR (Rev. 11/30/2006)
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
Be sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition. Coupler
lockpins must be fully extended and properly
engaged into attachment retaining slots.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS and
seat belt/operator restraint. Keep seat belt/operator
restraint securely fastened/engaged. Falling off
power unit can result in death from being run over
or crushed. Keep ROPS systems in place at all
times.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
injury or damage.
OPERATION
Improper operation can cause the machine to
tip or roll over and cause injury or death.
• Keep power unit lift arms and attachment as
low as possible.
• Do not travel or turn with power unit lift arms
and attachment raised.
• Turn only on level ground.
• Go up and down slopes, not across them.
• Keep the heavy end of the machine uphill.
• Do not overload the machine.
Never use attachment to carry loads that exceed
the rated operating capacity or other specifications
of the power unit. Check your power unit manual or
see your dealer for rated operating capacity.
Exceeding this capacity can cause machine to tip,
roll over, or present other hazards that can cause
injury or death.
Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
Contact with high voltage, overhead power
lines, underground cables, gas lines, and other
hazards can cause serious injury or death from
electrocution, explosion, or fire.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Do not allow riders. Do not lift or carry anybody
on the power unit or attachments.
Always sit in power unit seat when operating
controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat
belt/operator restraint, place transmission in park
or neutral, engage brake and ensure all other con-
trols are disengaged before starting power unit
engine.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.
Use extreme care when working close to fences,
ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
damage before resuming operation.
Leak down or failure of mechanical or hydraulic
system can cause equipment to drop.
Before making any adjustments on attachment,
stop engine and engage parking brake. Never
adjust or work on attachment while the power unit
or attachment is running.
(Safety Rules continued on next page)
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!