Labounty 513914, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Operation Section 4 Page 3
MOBILE DEMOLITION PROCESSORS
NOT use the processor as a jack hammer or
wrecking ball.
15. AVOID contact between boom arm or processor
and overhead obstacles when you operate, move or
haul the machine.
16. The processor is not a dozer. DO NOT position
the lower (stationary) jaw of the processor on the
ground and travel forward. Potential damage to
the processor, excavator stick or boom may result,
which will void the warranty.
GETTING THE FEEL
OF THE ATTACHMENT
Every part of any machine has a slightly different
“operating feel”—an individual machine response to
the movement of the controls. Before starting the
first job with a new machine, it is suggested that
the operator find an open spot on firm, level ground
that is free of obstructions such as trees, buildings
and other equipment—and safely away from other
people. Move the machine to this area and spend
some time just getting to know the operating feel of
the machine and the processor in order to become
familiar with the control levers and processor before
beginning work.
The machine is exceedingly powerful.
DO NOT
operate carelessly; there is potential for personal
injury and equipment damage. Be concerned about
safety when preparing to operate the new machine.
Ensure safe operation by inspecting the machine as
stated in “Getting Started Safely,” which includes a
commonsense visual check of the machine at the
beginning of every operation.
GENERAL RULES FOR SAFE
OPERATION
1.
Read the Operator’s Manual for the excavator
that the processor is on. Know the control levers
and their functions. Note ALL safety devices on the
machine and ensure that they are working properly.
2. KNOW the capacity of the excavator and its
attachments.
DO NOT
overload the machine or
serious injury could result.
3. It is required that a Falling Objects Protection
Structure be installed surrounding the excavator
cab for all material handling applications. Contact
your excavator equipment dealer or OEM for more
information.
4. The processor is for cutting and crushing material.
DO NOT use attachment for anything except what it
is intended for or warranty will be voided.
5. DO NOT
operate a poorly maintained or damaged
processor. Inspect and lubricate the processor daily.
6. ALWAYS maintain a safe operating distance
between any material suspended and held by the
processor and the cab of the machine.
7. NEVER
leave a load suspended in the air, pass
it over people, occupied vehicles or buildings or
serious injury could result.
8. ALWAYS keep a watchful eye on exposed parts
such as cylinder rods and hoses so as to not
damage them when working in confined spaces.
9. ALWAYS maintain at least 15 feet (5 meters)
between the processor and any nearby power lines
or serious injury could occur.
10. When leaving the machine for any reason,
ALWAYS
lower the processor to the ground.
11. DO NOT close the processor on a structure and
reverse the excavator in an attempt to pull down
material.
12. AVOID collision of the boom or processor,
especially when working with limited visibility or
inside buildings. Know the height and reach of the
processor during operation, travel and swinging
upper structure.
13. AVOID contacting machine with the processor or
any material held by the processor.
14. Use machine swing for positioning only. DO