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Provision for Stability/Avoiding Rollover Accidents
• Machine stability is affected by: the weight and center of gravity of the
load being carried, height of the load, machine speed, turn angle, width of
the machine across the tires, abrupt control movements and driving over
uneven and/or soft terrain. DISREGARDING ANY OF THESE
FACTORS CAN CAUSE THE MACHINE TO TIP, THROWING THE
OPERATOR OUT OF THE SEAT OR MACHINE, RESULTING IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Do not exceed the machine’s rated
operating capacity, especially when turning, because this reduces the load
that will cause the machine to tip over. Carry the load low, and operate at
speeds appropriate for the conditions.
• Operate the controls smoothly to prevent jerking or bouncing. Operate on
level, stable surfaces. Load, unload and turn on solid, level ground.
• Drive up and down inclines, not across them. Drive slowly on inclines.
Keep the heavy end of the machine pointed uphill.
• Evenly distribute the load on the attachment. Secure unstable loads so
they do not shift or fall.
• Do not make sharp turns on inclines. Avoid steep inclines.
• Use care on loose ground. Loose, soft ground or uneven, broken terrain
can cause dangerous side-load conditions and possible tipover and injury.
• If you must drive across railroad tracks, ditches, curbs or similar surfaces,
cross perpendicular and drive slowly.
• Stay away from steep edges on loading docks, ramps, ditches, retaining
walls and trenches.
• Avoid sharp turns and high speeds while carrying loads. The stability of
the machine is greatly reduced during sharp turns. Additionally, the load
may shift to the side during turns, greatly increasing the possibility of a
rollover.
• When unloading trucks or lifting loads off elevated surfaces, approach the
load straight ahead and back straight away with the load. Slowly lower the
load to the lowest possible transport position before turning.
• To avoid tipping, keep loads as low as possible during transport and while
turning. Keep the bottom of the bucket or load no higher than wheel axle
height during transport and turning.
• Do not turn the machine when lifting loads. As loads are lifted, a drastic
shift in stability can occur, which can greatly increase the possibility of a
tip-over or rollover.
• Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure.
• If the machine becomes unstable and starts to tip, keep the seat belt
fastened, hold on firmly and brace yourself. Lean away from the point of
impact and stay with the machine. If tipping occurs, DO NOT jump from
the machine. The machine is equipped with rollover protection, which can
only protect the operator while in the operator’s seat. Trying to escape
from a tipping machine can result in death or serious personal injury.
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