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tractor brakes when digging.
15)
Keep tractor platform free of dirt, trash, grease and oil.
16)
Strictly observe OSHA's safety requirements. Know the
regulations and laws that apply to this type of equipment
in your area and make sure that this machine is properly
equipped to meet these laws and regulations.
17)
Always lower the digger completely to the ground before
leaving the tractor. Never leave equipment unattended
with the tractor running.
18)
Do not work on or make any adjustments to the
tractor or digger while either is in operation.
Turn off tractor engine, lower digger to the
ground and operate digger control levers to re-
lieve residual hydraulic pressure before adjust-
ments or repairs are made, or when leaving the
tractor. Do not leave the digger unattended with
the auger or mainframe raised. Always lower it to
the ground.
19)
Be sure the relief valve on the digger is set to a pres-
sure that is low enough so that the tractor wheels will
not lift off the ground when down pressure is applied to
the auger.
20)
Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can cause
personal injury. Make sure all hydraulic con-
nections are tight and no hose damage is pre-
sent. Check and straighten twisted hoses. Do
not attempt to repair or tighten hoses when un-
der pressure, with the engine running, or when
the unit is raised. Before disconnecting lines
to the drilling machine's hydraulic cylinders,
be sure to relieve all hydraulic pressure. If a
hydraulic leak is suspected, always search for
the leak with a piece of cardboard instead of
the hand, as escaping hydraulic oil can penetrate the skin
causing injury or death. Make sure all operating and ser-
vice personnel know that immediate doctor's attention is
required if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin.
21)
When digging rocky soil, always wear safety
glasses.
22)
Always wear safety glasses and appropriate protec-
tive gear when working on the digger, particularly
when driving pins or teeth with a hammer.
23)
Never allow children to operate the tractor or dig-
ger. Keep tractor keys where they are not accessible to
children and take all precautions necessary to prevent
children from operating the tractor or digger.
24)
Securely block up the digger. Use front stands when the
digger is removed from the tractor. Even when digger is
attached to tractor, supporting the digger with front
stands when not in use will unload the tractor and hitch.
25)
When moving the tractor or digger on the road or highway
always use appropriate lights and slow moving vehicle
warning symbols.
26)
Be sure tractor is weighted to provide 20% of the total
