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BC 60 "Trailblazer" Brushcutter
SAFETY
OCT/2012 (49458202)
Section 1-3
SAFETY WHILE STARTING THE
MACHINE
NORDCO recommends the use of a
Command position. This means that the
machine is never running unless someone
is at or near the main control panel. To
prevent injury to personnel or damage to
the machine, it is highly recommended to:
1. Only start and operate the machine
from the operator’s seat.
2. Use the “STARTUP Checklist” to
check the machine controls and
gauges to make certain all
systems are operating correctly.
SAFETY WHILE
OPERATING/TRAVELING
1.
Never operate the machine when
people are within 800 feet of the
machine. It is also suggested that this
distance be maintained for livestock,
houses, building, cars, and highways
or other roads.
2. Never operate the machine in areas
when people may be hidden from view,
near crossings, or in double track
territory. If you must operate in double
track territory, always keep a lookout
for approaching trains and section
crews, etc.
3. Continuously be on the lookout for
hidden, immovable objects such as
rocks, boulders, concrete, etc. Contact
with such objects may cause severe
damage to the machine as well as
pose a hazard to those in the vicinity if
the cutter blades come loose and
become airborne projectiles. NOTE:
Blades or teeth could travel in excess
of 250 mph if they should come loose
from the cutter head.
4. Never allow more riders than seats and
seatbelts allow. This machine was
designed to be operated by two
people.
5. The machine is to be operated from
the Operator’s seats only. Do NOT
stand and operate this machine.
6. Press the EMERGENCY STOP
pushbutton on the center control
console in emergencies and potentially
dangerous situations.
7. If personnel or bystanders are near the
machine during operation, give a
warning signal using the air horn. If
they fail to respond to this warning,
stop operation immediately.
8. Slow down the work cycle and use
slower travel speeds in congested or
populated areas.
9. Halt work if visibility is poor. Strong
rains, fog, and extremely dusty
conditions can affect visibility in your
work area. Wait for the weather to
improve before continuing work.
10. Take extreme care when storing or
removing cutter booms from their
cradle. Avoid contact with the
machine.
11. Cutter booms MUST be stored and
locked in their cradles during travel.
SAFETY WHILE PARKED
When leaving a machine engine running,
make certain that the parking brake is
applied and the electrical interlock button
has been activated.
NEVER stop and park this machine on an
incline unless the machine wheels have
been chocked.
SAFETY DURING MAINTENANCE
The following guidelines are suggested
when performing maintenance:
1. Always chock the wheels
2. Alert others in the area that service
or maintenance is being performed
on this machine.
3. Become familiar with, and use,
your company’s lockout/tagout
procedures when performing
maintenance on this machine.
See LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
REQUIREMENTS later in this
Safety Section.
4. Do not start the engine if repairs or
work is being performed alone.