HLA BR Series, Operator'S Manual

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WORK SAFELY – A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS!!
SAFETY SECTION
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY, OPER-
ATION, MAINTENANCE OR OTHER WORK ON OR NEAR
THIS PRODUCT:
• READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THIS
MANUAL
.
• READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE
MANUALS PROVIDED WITH YOUR POWER UNIT,
LOADER AND QUICK-ATTACH.
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Read and understand all safety signs on this product and on
your power unit, loader and quick-attach.
•
Know all your controls and know how to quickly stop all power
unit movements, broom movement, and the engine in case of
emergency.
•
Know and obey all applicable government rules, O.S.H.A
regulations, local laws and other professional guidelines for
your operation.
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Make sure that anyone who will be assembling, mounting,
maintaining, repairing, removing and/or storing this product:
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Has been instructed in the safe operation of this product
and of the power unit and the quick-attach to which this
product is attached.
• Is physically and mentally capable of the safe operation of
this type of equipment.
• Is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Is carefully supervised from a safe distance, especially if
such person is inexperienced.
• Wears personal protective equipment (i.e. hardhat, safety
glasses, work gloves, protective shoes, respirator, ear
protection, etc.)
• Does not wear loose fitting clothes, loose or uncovered
hair or any accessories (jewelry, necktie, scarf, wrist
watch, etc.) that can catch and entangle on moving parts.
• Has annually reviewed all safety instructions.
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Know and follow good work practices when assembling,
mounting, maintaining, repairing, removing and storing this
product:
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Work on a level surface in a well lit area.
• Keep the area clean and dry.
• Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools.
• Use the right tool for the job at hand.
• Make sure your tools are in good condition for performing
the desired function.
• When using tools, wear the protective equipment specified
by the tool manufacturer (i.e. hardhat, safety glasses,
work gloves, protective shoes, etc.).
WARNING
Obey all safety instructions listed in this
section and throughout this manual.
Failure to obey instructions in this section
could result in death or serious injury.
• Before leaving the operator’s station or before beginning any
type of work on this product, lower this product to the
ground, apply your power unit’s parking brake, stop the
engine, remove the starter key, wait for all moving parts
to stop and then relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines.
Refer to your power unit’s operator’s manual for instructions
on how to relieve hydraulic pressure in lines.
• Know your loader’s safe lifting and operating capacity and
the weight of this product. See the specifications in this
manual for the weight of this product and refer to your power
unit’s and loader’s operator’s manuals for safe operating
limits. Lift capacity may be reduced if using a quick-attach.
• Never allow anyone, except the operator, to be around the
power unit or this product when either is in motion.
• Do not start up unless others are clear of the work area.
• Do not allow riders on this product or the power unit.
• Do not stand or climb on this product when raised.
• Do not place any part of your body under any part of this
product unless this product is securely resting on adequate
blocking or on the ground.
• Do not use blocking made of concrete blocks, logs, buckets,
barrels or any other material that could suddenly collapse or
shift positions. Do not use wood or steel blocking that shows
any signs of material decay, and that is warped, twisted or
tapered.
Never operate controls from the ground. Operate the controls
only from the operator’s station.
Never leave equipment unattended with the engine running or
with this product raised on the loader.
Be aware of the added weight and width of this product. Reduce
travel speeds accordingly, especially when traveling over rough
ground.
Keep this product close to the ground and under control when
transporting.
When transporting, be sure
broom does not block view of
vehicle lights or road.
WHEN YOUR POWER UNIT IS USED DURING ANY TYPE
OF ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR OTHER
WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT: