2/19/09
MR15554
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BOX SCRAPER OPERATION
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS
Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or
working on this equipment. Know and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws,
and other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work
practices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing, or
operating
this
equipment.
WARNING!
Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious injury.
• Make sure that a qualified individual or firm that specializes in locating
underground utilities has inspected the work area. Do not operate this product
where contact with a utility line of any kind is possible.
• Operate at a very slow ground speed where objects that are not easily moveable
(i.e. stumps, concrete foundations, etc.) may be present.
IMPORTANT
Striking objects that are not easily moveable (i.e. stumps, concrete foundations, etc.)
at an excessive ground speed
CAN result in damage to this product and
WILL void all FFC warranties.
IMPORTANT
Backing up with any portion of the ripper shanks below the ground surface
CAN result in damage to this product and
WILL void all FFC warranties.
Before beginning any work, have a qualified individual or firm inspect the entire work area for
underground utility lines. The operator should carefully inspect the entire area for stumps, concrete
foundations, large rocks, posts, or any other solid object that would not easily move when struck by
any part of this product. Remember that you Box Scraper is not your bulldozer and is not designed to
remove pavement, uproot trees, etc.
When excavating, grading or back filling, the performance of this product can be fine-tuned by
adjusting the length of the upper arm of your prime mover's 3-point hitch to increase or decrease
digging capabilities. Changes can also be make by varying your prime mover's speed and by
changing control settings for your prime mover's 3-point hitch.
When scarifying, the best method for achieving a desired digging depth is to perform several test
passes. With there being so may variable in operators and ground conditions, this is the best way
to select the correct ripper shank depth slot, the correct speed, and the correct 3-point hitch control
settings.
