Brillion HFC Series, Assembly Instructions Manual

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SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
Federal law requires you to explain the safety and operating instructions furnished with this machine
to all employees before they are allowed to operate the machine. These must be repeated to the em-
ployees at the beginning of each season. Be sure to observe and follow the instructions for the safety
of anyone operating or near the machine.
Investigation has shown that nearly 1/3 of all farm accidents are caused by careless use of machin-
ery. You can do your part in improving safety by observing the following suggestions. Insist that all
people working with you or for you abide by them.
1. Do not stand between the tractor and implement when attaching or detaching implement unless
both are not moving.
2. Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and that hydraulic
lines
and hoses are not damaged. Check the system again while cycling.
3. Escaping fluid under pressure can be nearly invisible and have enough force to penetrate the
skin causing serious injury. Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than hands, to search for
suspected leaks. If injured by fluid, see a doctor at once.
4.
Do not make adjustments or lubricate machine while it is in motion.
5. Do not allow anyone to ride on tractor or machine.
6. Always use transport locks while transporting the machine.
7. Do not transport at speeds over 15 mph.
8. Avoid sudden stops or turns when transporting because the weight of machine may cause
operator to lose control of tractor. Use a tractor heavier than the machine. Do not allow tractor
drawbar to swing when in transport.
9. Use caution when towing behind articulated steering tractors; fast or sharp turns may cause
the machine to shift sideways.
10. When transporting the machine on a road or highway, use adequate warning symbols, reflec
tors, lights, and slow moving vehicle signs as required. Use a safety chain.
11. Block machine so it will not roll when unhitched from tractor.
12. Relieve pressure in hydraulic lines before uncoupling hydraulic hoses from tractor. On most
tractors this can be done by operating valves after engine is stopped.
13. Securely block machine when working on or under it to prevent injury in case of hydraulic fail
ure or inadvertent lowering by another person.
14. Lower machine to ground when not in use.
15. Do not fold or unfold wings without first bleeding all air from the hydraulic circuit.
16. Know the height of your machine in the folded position, do not fold the wings under low power
lines or other obstructions.
17. Fold wings on as level a surface as possible.
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