Section 2: Operating Procedures
BB3578, BB3584, & BB3596 Fixed Bar Box Scraper 303-398M
11/7/18
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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Operator’s Responsibilities
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Box Scraper. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Box
Scraper unless they are age 16 or older and have read,
fully understood, and are totally familiar with the
Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid
particular attention to:
Perform the following inspections before using your Box
Scraper.
Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Make adjustments to the implement after it has been
properly attached to a tractor and secured with solid non-
concrete supports in the up position. Never work around or
under equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can
drop equipment instantly if controls are actuated or if
hydraulic lines burst even when power to hydraulics is shut
•
Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while
operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close. They
can be hit by flying projectiles, become entangled in the
Operating Checklist
Check
Ref.
Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
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Read and follow hook-up & preparation
instructions. Be sure all pins have been
installed and are secured. Refer to “Section 1:
Assembly & Set-up”.
Read and follow all operating instructions.
Make sure operator understands how to
operate the Box Scraper.Refer to “Section 2:
Operating Procedures”.
Read and make all required adjustments. Be
sure all pins have been installed and secured.
Refer to “Section 3: Adjustments”.
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to “Section 4: Maintenance”.
Check Box Scraper initially and periodically for
loose bolts and pins.
Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
•
Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
•
Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
•
Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
•
Do not use implement as a man lift, work platform or as a
wagon to carry objects. It is not properly designed or
•
Always keep your body extremities out from under the
shanks and cutting blades while removing, installing, and
adjusting them. It is possible for the cutting blades and/or
shanks to fall causing injury to your body.
•
Make sure safety labels are in their proper location and are
in good condition before operating the attached implement.
Read and obey all instructions on the labels.
•
Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
•
Never make contact with underground utilities such as
electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can
cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. If in doubt, call 811 (USA) before digging so that
they can mark the location of underground services in the
