8
Timber Ax
Safety Rules (Cont’d)
Operation Safety
Because this machine will be operated in a potentially
hazardous environment, it is
ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY
that you read and follow these safety precautions.
WARNING:
• Due to the possible danger of flying debris, it is
“ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY that IMPACT-
RESISTANT SHIELDING”
be provided on the power
unit to protect the operator. The owner is responsible
for providing the operator protection devices on the
power unit.
• The adjustable push bar could contact the power
unit in some positions. Before starting the power
unit, set the push bar in the most forward position,
then slowly rotate the Timber Ax back while an
assistant checks for clearance. Repeat this process
in the other settings to determine which positions
are usable with your power unit.
• Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry
passengers.
• Never operate the attachment without good light or
visibility.
• After striking a foreign object, be sure to exercise the
“Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure” on page 6.
Thoroughly inspect the attachment for any damage
before restarting and operating the machine.
• Repeated impact of knives with ground or hard
objects can cause excessive wear and damage to
the skid-steer or attachment. Be sure to maintain
recommended ground clearance as specified in this
manual.
• Should excessive vibration occur, disengage
hydraulic valve immediately. Do not continue
operation of the attachment until the problem has
been detected and corrected. Be sure to exercise
the “Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure” on page
6.
• Disengage power to the attachment when
transporting or not in use.
•
When transporting the attachment on the road at day
or night, provide adequate warning to the operators
of other vehicles.
• Never park on a steep incline.
• Do not leave equipment in raised position.
•
DO NOT
allow
ANY
people or animals within 300
feet of the work area while operating this machine.
•
THOROUGHLY
clear the work area of
ALL
foreign
objects such as bottles, rocks, wire, etc. before
starting the machine.
•
ALWAYS
operate the attachment level with the
ground (front to rear).
•
NEVER
operate the attachment over 2 feet above
the ground.
WARNING:
• Never operate the attachment without guards,
shields, plates or other safety precaution devices in
place. Shields are for your protection, please keep
all shields in place.
• Always cut in an up and down direction on slopes.
To avoid loss of control and to prevent overturn,
never cut across the slope.
• Reduce speed when turning.
• Do not operate on extremely steep slopes.
• Before servicing or adjusting the attachment, or
removing material from it, be sure to exercise the
“Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure” on page 6.
• Be sure the rotor has stopped completely before
checking knives.
• Be especially careful not to touch attachment parts
which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts
to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or
service.
DANGER:
• Never get off skid-steer while it is in motion!
• Keep hands and feet out! Do not step on or climb
over the unit while machine is in operation, or engine
is running. Do not carry passengers.
Safety Instructions
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