LOFTNESS 180DW, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

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7 30' Draper Windrower Shredder OM
Preliminary Draft 08.05.13
Safety Instructions for Operation and
Maintenance (Cont'd)
• Be sure PTO outer guard turns freely before operating
machine.
WArNING:
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving
components.
• Do not wear loose or baggy clothing around rotating
machinery. Machine must be clear of people, tools,
and other objects before engaging PTO.
• Engage the PTO slowly at idle speed to prevent
unnecessary stress to drive-line.
• Read and observe all warnings on the machine
before attempting to operate the draper windrower.
Do not attempt to operate this machine unless all
factory-installed safety devices are in place.
• Never attempt to lubricate the draper windrower with
the engine running. Always be sure to exercise the
mandatory shut-down procedure.
• Be extremely careful not to bottom out or extend PTO
shaft too far, damage to tractor or draper windrower
could occur. Be careful to avoid lifting draper
windrower too high, which results in excessive PTO
shaft wear if machine is operated during turning
maneuver. DO NOT USE PTO ADAPTERS OF ANY
KIND.
• Do not operate the draper windrower without the
universal joints locked to the tractor and gearbox
shafts.
• Operating the draper windrower at less than rated
RPM will reduce drum speed and cause improper
cutting. In difficult conditions, reduce tractor speed by
down-shifting gears while maintaining rated engine
RPM. Severely difficult conditions may require a
delay until conditions improve.
Safety Instructions
• Do not operate the draper windrower above the rated
RPM.
DANGEr:
• Escaping fluid under pressure can be invisible and
can penetrate the skin. Do not use hands to search
for leaks!
• Hydraulic lines or other components can be hot after
operation! “DO NOT TOUCH”!
• Keep hands and feet out! Do not step on or over the
machine while it is in operation!
• Rotating drive-line. Personal injury or death can
result from entanglement.
Hydraulic Safety
• The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Make
sure all lines and fittings are tight and in good
condition. These fluids escaping under high pressure
can have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause
serious injury.
• Never check for leaks by using any part of your body
to feel for escaping fluid.
Hitch Safety
• Make sure the winch is in ratchet position when
raising or lowering either the operation hitch or
transport hitch. Failure to do so will result in the hitch
falling forward suddenly which could result in serious
injury to those nearby.