PN : 200-5-0016 (2019)
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SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our eorts
to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single
careless act of an operator.
In addition to the design and conguration of equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
It has been said “The best safety device is an informed,
careful operator.” We ask you to be that kind of an
operator.
TRAINING
Safety instructions are important! Read
all attachment and power unit manuals; follow
all safety rules and safety decal information.
(Replacement manuals are available from dealer).
Failure to follow instructions or safety rules can
result in serious injury or death.
If you do not understand any part of this
manual and need assistance, see your dealer.
Know your controls and how to stop engine
and attachment quickly in an emergency.
Operators must be instructed in and be
capable of the safe operation of the equip-
ment, attachments and all controls. Do not allow
anyone to operate this equipment without proper
instructions.
Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts to
check for leaks. Wear safety goggles. Hydraulic
uid under pressure can easily penetrate skin
and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service
personnel know that in the event hydraulic uid
penetrates skin, it must be surgically removed
as soon as possible by a doctor familiar with
this form of injury, or gangrene, serious injury
or death will result. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID ENTERS SKIN OR EYES.
DO NOT DELAY.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
PREPARATION
Check that all hardware is tight and properly
installed. Always tighten to torque chart
specications unless instructed otherwise in
this manual.
Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic
operation and allows loads or equipment
components to drop unexpectedly. Before
operating or allowing anyone to approach
the equipment, purge any air in the system by
operating all hydraulic functions several times
after connecting equipment, connecting hoses,
or doing any hydraulic maintenance.
Make sure all hydraulic hoses, ttings and
valves are in good condition and not leaking
before starting power unit or using equipment.
Check and route hoses carefully to prevent
damage. Hoses must not be twisted, bent
sharply, kinked, frayed, pinched, or come into
contact with any moving parts. Operate moveable
components through full operational range to
check clearances. Replace any damaged hoses
immediately.
Always wear relatively tight and belted
clothing to avoid entanglement in moving
parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands,
hearing and head; and respirator or lter mask
where appropriate.
Ensure implement is properly attached,
adjusted and in good operating condition.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or
collar slides freely and is seated rmly in tractor
PTO spline groove.
Before starting power unit, check all equip-
ment driveline guards for damage and make sure
they rotate freely on all drivelines. Replace any
damaged guards. If guards do not rotate freely
on drivelines, repair and replace bearings before
operating.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS CAB and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling o power unit can result in
death from being run over or crushed. Keep
foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position
at all times.
(Safety Rules continued on next page)
