Brouwer Kesmac 4000 R Series, Operator'S Manual

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BROUWER-16/24R
Self Propelled Sod Harvester
Foreword
IMPORTANT
The Owner and Operator, must assume responsibility for the safe operation of the machine, their own
safety, and the safety of others, by reading, understanding, and following all of the safety instructions
and operating procedures as outlined in the machines Operator’s Manual.
Failure of the Owner or Operator to adhere to the recommended safety instructions and operating
procedures, indemnifies Brouwer Turf Inc. against any claims that may arise, due to accidents resulting
in personal injury or property damage.
It is not possible to list all situations that may affect the safety of the machine or the operator, and therefore
Brouwer Turf Inc. cannot list all precautions, and identify all potential hazards, that may prevent accidents.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND….ASK
BE A QUALIFIED OPERATOR BY ;
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Reading and obeying the instructions in this manual, and the safety decals on the machine.
•
Receiving operational training on the sod harvester.
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Asking your supervisor or equipment dealer to explain anything you do not understand.
•
Explaining the written instructions in the operator’s manual and safety decals to user/operators who
cannot read or understand them.
WARNING
Brouwer Sod Harvesters are designed for safe efficient operation and must not be used for any purpose other than
that for which they are designed.
Prior to being shipped from the manufacturer the machines are inspected to insure that all safety guards, shields
and warning/safety/operating decals are correctly positioned and secure
Before operating the machine the operator must check that all of the above items are correctly located.
The machine must not be used if any guards, shields or warning/operating decals are damaged or missing.
Brouwer
Sod Harvesters are designed and built to give many years of outstanding performance.
The service and reliability you receive from this product will be affected by the proper maintenance and operation
of the machine.
Use only genuine factory placement parts. Parts not supplied by Brouwer may not meet the factory engineering
specifications or standards of manufacture and may void warranty. The use of non-approved parts may result in
component failure causing damage to the machine and possibly result in an accident to the operator or others.
IMPORTANT
MODEL NUMBER
The Model Number appears on sales literature
technical manuals and price lists.
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number applies only to the machine
to which it is allocated.
The serial number
MUST be quoted when ordering
parts or calling for service or warranty
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