Bush Hog BS1 Series, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
BS1-BS2 09/20 Safety Section 1-7
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Before dismounting the tractor and loader lower the loader to the ground or
onto solid support blocks. Engage the loader valve travel lock to prevent
inadvertent movement of the valve controls causing the loader to suddenly
move and drop. Sudden dropping of the loader and attachment could
result in serious injury.
(SL-05)
Use extra care when turning or stopping. Allow for increased length and weight of added
loader. The loader adds five to six feet of length in front of the tractor and significant weight.
Allow extra distance when stopping or turning. Do not allow loader or attachment to contact
solid objects.
(SL-07)
Do not raise the loader into an overhead structure or allow a raised attachment to contact
overhead structures. Sudden or unexpected contact with an overhead structure could result
in serious injury.
(SL-08)
Do not let the loader or attachment contact electrical power lines. Contact
with electrical power lines can result in serious injury or electrocution. If
the loader attachment contacts a power line remain in the tractor seat
until the power has been shut off. Stepping off the tractor can permit
electrical current to pass through the body resulting in electrocution.
(SL-09)
Store the grapple bucket or bale spear attachment with the point(s) on the
ground. Walking into the point of the bale or grapple spear can cause
serious bodily injury. Never drive the bale spear or grapple bucket
attachment forward if a bystander is in front of the loader.
(SL-10)
Only mount the loader on a tractor that is listed on the mounting instructions. Never mount
on a tricycle steering front axle. Move the tractor front and rear wheels to the widest spacing
and add the recommended rear tractor ballast to prevent tractor tip over. Keep the tractor
tires properly inflated. Maintain at least 25% of the total Tractor and Loader weight including
the maximum load in the bucket or attachment on the rear axle. Always wear your seatbelt
and make sure the ROPS structure is fully deployed to prevent serious injury or death from
the tractor tipping over.
(SL-11)
Carry the loader and attachment low when transporting to reduce the
potential of the tractor tipping over. Transport on slopes only at slow
speeds and use gradual turning angles. Tractor wheel contact with any
wash out, drop off or ground obstruction with a raised loader could result
in the tractor tipping over and causing serious injury.
(SL-12)