AG SHIELD 405850, Operator’S Handbook And Parts Manual

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2.1 SAFETY OVERVIEW
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Ag Shield cross auger. YOU must
ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the cross auger be
familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related
SAFETY information
contained in this manual. This manual will take you
step-by-step through your working day and alerts you
to all good safety practices that should be adhered to
while operating the cross auger.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the
recommended operating and maintenance procedures
and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents
can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
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Cross auger owners must give operating instruc-
tions to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the cross auger, and at least
annually thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
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The most important safety device on this
equipment is a
SAFE operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. All accidents can be avoided.
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A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
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Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before
operating, maintaining,
adjusting the Yield Shield.
2. Only trained competent persons shall operate the
reconditioner. An untrained operator is not
qualified to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit
available for use should
the need arise and
know how to use it.
4. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should
the need arise and know
how to use it.
5. Do not allow riders.
6. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is
not limited to:
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A hard hat
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Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
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Protective glasses or goggles
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Heavy gloves
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Hearing protection
7. Stop the engine, place all controls in neutral, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
8. Review safety related items with all personnel
annually.
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