Avoiding Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents

causym CAUTION: To help prevent personal injury or death caused by rollover accidents when handling round bales:

  • Equip the tractor with a rollover protective structure (ROPS).

  • Wear your seat belt.

  • DO NOT handle bales that exceed bale weight of 317 kg (700 lb).

  • Be sure tractor tire spacing and rear ballast is correct before using loader.

  • Stop loader gradually when lowering or lifting loads.

  • When handling round bales on a slope, always approach the bale with the tractor facing uphill.

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