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GUIDEMaintenance
Mini Excavator Daily Inspection Guide
Figure 91.1 - Mini excavator daily inspection overview.
GUIDEMachinery Basics
Wheel Loader Operation and Safety Guide
Figure 92.1 - Wheel loader operation and safety overview.
GUIDEMaintenance
Scissor Lift Safety and Maintenance Guide
Figure 93.1 - Scissor lift safety and maintenance overview.
GUIDEForklift Guides
Forklift Material Handling Guide
Figure 94.1 - Forklift material handling overview.
GUIDEExcavator Guides
Excavator Attachment Selection Guide
Figure 95.1 - Excavator attachment selection overview.
GUIDEMachinery Basics
Working on Slopes and Uneven Terrain Safely
Operating a skid steer on sloped or uneven ground requires more judgment than flat-ground work. The machine may feel compact and powerful, but its short wheelbase, high breakout force, and changing center of gravity mean that mistakes can develop quickly into a rollover hazard. For that reason, slope work should never be treated as routine. Operators need a clear understanding of how the machine behaves when the terrain changes beneath it.