What is a skid-steer loader:
A skid-steer loader is a workshop machine with armrests attached to the back of the machine.
The 4×4 drive is done by a diesel engine and independently on the left or right wheels.
Skid-steer loaders rotate on their own axis and are particularly suitable for working in confined spaces.
Content:
This training includes 3 hours of theory in group and 1 to 5 hours of practice per participant.
Theory:
- Legislation
- Know the basics of legislation: ARAB, Codex, liabilities and responsibilities.
- Risks and accidents
- Be able to identify, analyze and control risks specific to the job and equipment and space.
- Safety regulations
- Knowing the safety regulations such as there are: direction of travel, braking before turn, prohibition to take passengers, appropriate travel speed, slopes, do not turn with lift arms up, use safety bar …
- Construction of skid-steer loaders
- Know concepts related to the construction of the side loader: engine, hydraulic system, brakes, start/stop, control levers and pedals, safety devices….
- Load diagram
- Know what factors affect the load and stability of the charger.
- Working with the skid-steer loader
- Know the elements that make up the starting check: hand brake, foot brake, engine, tipping system testing, sound horn check, visual tire check,
- steering play, fuel level….
Practice:
- Be able to perform daily skid-steer loader inspection correctly, recognize dangerous defects and report them.
- Apply correct mounting and dismounting technique and safely park the side loader.
- Be able to use the controls correctly.
- Application of safety and traffic rules: defensive driving, interaction with people and other drivers.
- Handle proper driving technique: forward, backward, control levers and pedals.
- Be able to perform the following maneuvers and tasks: turning and cornering forward and backward, passing in very narrow passages, digging with bucket, excavating a pile, leveling and backfilling
- Be able to estimate distances, depth and height.
- Applying order and cleanliness.
- Be able to drive in specific conditions: inclined surfaces and narrow spaces.
- Disconnecting and connecting attachments, auxiliary hydraulics
