Revision B
Revised 5/20/2003 12:33 PM
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Operating Instructions BMS-270LPII
Safety Precautions
2.1 Organizational
Precautions
The Operating Instructions should be kept in close proximity to the multiscraper. These
instructions should be kept in a clean, dry area to use as a quick reference at all times. In
addition to the Operating Instructions, general and legal information regarding accident
prevention and environmental protection should be kept in the same location. This
information should refer to regulations that pertain to the handling of dangerous materials
or the need to wear protective clothing.
The personnel operating or maintaining the multiscraper must read and understand the
Operating Instructions for the BMS-270LPII and additional components such as the
Kohler engine that are included in this manual before operation or maintenance of this
equipment.
Machine operators should be checked on a regular basis to confirm they are following
safe work practices as described in this manual.
Personnel operating the BMS-270LPII should not wear long, loose hair or clothing, or
jewelry of any kind, including rings that can be caught in moving parts. Operating the
BMS-270LPII with disregard for common safety practices may result in serious injury or
death to the operator and surrounding personnel.
All warnings and safety instructions
must be kept in
good readable condition
.
See reference print 700-0119 for safety decal location.
If the BMS-270LPII exhibits any unusual performance from its normal operation that
may relate to its safety features, the multiscraper must be stopped immediately
.
Do not
operate the multiscraper without all safety devices operating correctly and all safety
decals visible and legible.
Any modifications or changes to the multiscraper without prior written approval from the
manufacturer could result in serious injury or death and may void the warranty. These
changes apply to the structure and/or the adjustment of devices that may compromise the
safety characteristics of the multiscraper. EXAMPLE: Welding should not be performed
on any supporting elements, near or on fuel tanks, or on the hydraulic oil tank.
