Bercomac 700980-1BER, Owner'S Manual

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Important safety information
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TRANSPORT
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Review Transport Safety instructions in the
vehicle manual before moving or hauling.
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Check with local authorities regarding transport
on public roads and off road. Comply to all
applicable laws and regulations.
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Make sure all lights and reflectors that are
required by the local highway and transport
authorities (exemple : SMV (Slow Moving
Vehicle), flashing warning light) are in place, are
clean, and can be seen clearly by all overtaking
and oncoming traffic. Turn on flashing warning
light whenever on a highway, except where such
is prohibited by law.
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Never have the equipment in operation during
transport.
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Always travel at a safe and slow speed to allow
adequate steering control and stopping
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Always drive with accessory low to the ground
but high enough to avoid any contact with road
or any foreign objects during transportation
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Avoid any contact with any overhead power line.
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Never drive the accessories across the face of
slopes. Go from top to bottom or bottom to up
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Engage parking brake when stopped on an
incline
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Allow for the accessory length when making
turns.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the
vehicle and accessory: park on a solid level
ground (in a clean dry area), disengage drives,
lower implement, set parking brake, stop the
engine, remove ignition key, and wait that all
moving parts have stopped and cooled. For
gasoline engine, disconnect wire from the spark
plug(s) and keep wire away to prevent
accidental starting.
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Allow the accessory to cool before working on it
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Use a jack and support blocks to support
equipment when required. Carefully release
pressure from equipment with stored energy.
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Check all the bolts and components at frequent
intervals to make sure that they are properly
tightened and in safe working condition.
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When inflating tires, stand on one side NOT in
front or over the tire assembly. Use a safety
cage if available.
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Remove grease, oil, or debris build-ups.
Remove all tools and unused parts from
equipment before operation.
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Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before
servicing or adjusting electrical systems or
before welding on implement
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Replace parts on this accessory with genuine
part only.
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Understands maintenance and adjustment
procedure, see adjustment and maintenance
section of the owner’s manual.
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Never work or walk under the accessory unless
securely blocked. Otherwise accessory can fall.
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Visually check for hydraulic leaks and broken,
missing, or malfunctioning parts and make
necessary repairs before applying pressure to
the system. Do the same validation after
applying pressure to the system (use a piece of
cardboard not your hands to detect leaks).
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Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing serious
personal injury. If injured by escaping fluid,
obtain medical treatment immediately.
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Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or
googles when working with hydraulic system.
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Before disconnecting hydraulic line or
performing work, relieve all hydraulic pressure
STORAGE
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Never store a motorized accessory with fuel in
the fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
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Always refer to the owner’s manual when you
store the accessory and vehicle for a prolonged
or an unspecified length of time.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
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For winter accessories, (if applicable), let the
engine run for a few minutes after clearing snow
in order to prevent the rotary parts from freezing.
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Always refer to operator’s manual for important
details if the accessory is to be stored for an
extended period
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Store the accessory in an area where children
normally do not play. Secure the implement
using blocks and supports and secure any pointy
or sharp edges.