Basic safety instructions
2.8.8 Loader lift arm locking system
CAUTION
Possibility of inadvertent loader lift arm activation.
Inadvertent activation can result in the loader arms dropping causing the bucket or attachment to engage the road surface. This can result in loss of machine control with possible injury to the operator and other work site persons.
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Always lock the loader lift arm control to prevent inadvertent activation during travel.
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The operator shall not leave the operator seat until the loader arms and attachment have been lowered to and are resting on the ground.
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ON
Fig. 9
Lever for locking the lift arms
The loader lift arms can be secured against unintentional operation with an arrest.
When the arrest is switched on (Fig. 9) the loader lift arms will not move if the loader controls are moved.
Activate the loader lift arms locking system by shifting the lever located to the right of the operator ‘s seat (Fig. 9).
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Move the switching lever to the rear:
– The locking system is now on.
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Move the switching lever forwards:
– The locking system is now off.
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