Avoiding Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
 CAUTION:
Improper use of handler to handle round bales can result in injury to the handler operator from:
- The bale rolling back down the handler boom on the operator's station.
- A handler roll-over accident caused by instability when the bale is not carried low.
To help prevent personal injury or death caused by falling loads :
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DO NOT handle round bales unless handler is equipped with an approved bale handling device. Otherwise, the bale can fall on the operator when the boom is raised.
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To avoid handling and stability problems, do not exceed the manufacturer's rated capacity of the handler.
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Carry loads low, drive slowly, maintain adequate visibility and ground clearance at all times.
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Handle raised loads with caution.
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Jerky operation causes handler instability. Operate the handler controls smoothly.
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When handling round bales on a slope, approach the bale with handler facing uphill.
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