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DURING OPERATION
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
• When halting operation, even periodically, set vehicle brakes, disengage PTO, shut off
engine, and
remove ignition key
.
• Be especially observant of operating area and terrain. Watch for holes, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Always
inspect area prior to operation.
- DO NOT operate near edge of drop-off or banks.
- DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
- Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
• Pick the most level possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid edges of ditches, gullies, and steep
hillsides.
• Be extra careful when working on inclines.
• Maneuver truck at safe speeds.
• Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death.
• Avoid loose gravel, rocks, and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation or
movement.
• Allow for unit length when making turns.
• Do not walk or work under raised components or attachments unless securely positioned and blocked.
• Keep all bystanders, pets, and livestock clear of work area.
• Operate towing vehicle from operators seat only.
• Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine while
standing alongside of unit.
• Never leave running equipment unattended.
• As a precaution, always recheck hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation. Correct all
problems. Follow maintenance safety procedures.
• Never hand feed materials into mixer while it is running. Rotating augers inside mixer may not be visible from
the loading point, and may cut or grab hands, clothing, or material being loaded, causing severe injury.
Always stop tractor engine before hand loading materials.
• No not allow operation of this unit by inexperienced or unqualified people. Keep all unqualifed people away
from mixer during operation. Operators of this unit must be alert and use good judgement at all times. Operator
should not climb on ladder or any part of the mixer when loading, mixing, or discharging material.
• Be sure the inside of the mixer is clear of any obstruction before operating and that all shields are in place. This
includes any truck and driveline shields. Repair or replace any damaged or missing shielding. Exposed shafting
can grab hands and clothing and cuase severe injury or death.
