Section 3: Operating Instructions
GS1548, GS1560, & GS1572 Grading Scrapers 303-230M
9/25/18
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Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the Grading Scraper.
Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates
the Grading 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:
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Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
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Perform the following inspections before using your
Grading Scrapers.
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Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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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.
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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 off.
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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
area. For contact information, see Dig Safe in the
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
The operator has read and understood how to operate
the
Grading Scraper
.
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Check 3-point hook-up procedure. Be sure all
pins have been installed and are secured.
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All adjustments have been made and pins have
been installed and are secured.
Check the
scraper
initially and periodically for loose
bolts & pins, See
Torque Values Chart
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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
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not use implement as a man lift, work platform or as a
wagon to carry objects. It is not properly designed or
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting implement
back into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury
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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.
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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.
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Always keep your body extremities out from under the
shanks while adjusting them. It is possible for the shanks to
fall causing injury to your feet and/or legs.
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Always keep your body extremities out from under the blade
carrier when adjusting cutting blade height. The blade
carrier can fall while loosening its bolts.
Section 3: Operating Instructions
