Blastrac BMS-H2750, Operating Manual

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SECTION III
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the BMS-H2750 please read the entire operation and safety manual with
complete understanding of the safety section. If you have any questions on safety and precautions
please call 1-800-256-3440.
There are several advantages to an effective safety program which include: lower operating costs,
lower workman compensations, less work time lost, high employee morale, and less problems. No
one can work safely without knowing what precautions to take to insure personal safety.
Operators must know what equipment to wear, which job practices are safe and which are not, and
must be aware of what hazards are possible in the work area. A regular schedule of Preventive
Maintenance on your equipment is the best protection against unpleasant surprises that slow
production and sometimes result in injuries. Here are a few suggested safety tips.
1. The first step before any maintenance or inspection takes place should be to stop
the engine and disconnect the battery terminals.
2. Wear proper eye and ear protection and heavy duty work gloves at all times.
3. Practice good Preventive Maintenance.
4. Practice good housekeeping.
5. Allow the BMS-H2750 to come to a complete stop, turn off engine, and chock rear
wheels before performing any maintenance procedures.
6. Replace worn parts when necessary.
7. Do not reach into blade or control arm areas while machine is in operation.
8. Do not attempt to open any access door until the machine has come to a complete stop and
the engine and propane is turned off.
9. Be sure all electrical inspections or changes are done by a qualified electrician.
10. Loose surface coating can cause dangerous footing. Always be alert and careful.
11. After replacing parts be sure all tools used are removed from the machine. Be sure all bolts
and nuts are tightened. The loose connection of a rotating part could cause the part to fly
off with explosive force, causing serious damage to the equipment and possible injury to
the operator.
12. Always lower blade to the ground when the machine is unoccupied by the operator.
Serious bodily injury may result if arms are not in the lowered position when not occupied.
13. Never allow unauthorized personnel or the general public into the work area.
14. The work area should be barricaded off to adequately keep all untrained persons out of the
work site. If an unauthorized person enters the work area, stop the machine immediately
and do not restart the machinery until they have left the work area.
15. Always allow a 200-foot buffer safety zone around all surface preparation activity.
16. Always run the BMS-H2750 in a well-ventilated area, with an approved OSHA air-
monitoring system in place at all times.
17. Read and obey all safety labels placed on the machinery at all times. If safety labels have
been destroyed or removed call 1-800-256-3440 for replacement labels prior to operating
the machinery.