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• Use caution when working around the discharge area. Stay clear of slide tray. This is controlled from the truck
and could operate without warning, creating pinch points which could cause severe injury or death. Always
disengage the PTO, stop the truck’s engine and remove the truck’s egnition key before working close to the
discharge area.
• Never attempt to release jammed materials or clean materials from any area of the mixer or discharge chute with
out disengaging the PTO and stopping the truck’s engine first. Moving parts can be hidden by materials, and
stopped parts can start unexpectedly, causing severe injury. Always disengage the PTO, stop the truck’s engine
and remove the truck’s ignition key before attempting to remove jammed material or to clean the mixer.
• Never put arms or feet inside unit, power chute, or discharge door opening, nor climb on or in the mixer while it is
running. NEVER allow anyone to position themselves over or near the top of the mixer while it is running.
Rotating augers, and sprockets can grab clothing or create pinch points which can cause severe injury or death
to the operator or bystanders. Always disengage the PTO and turn off truck engine so that the mixer cannot
be accidentally turned on while inspecting, servicing, repairing, or cleaning the mixer.
• Following operation disengage PTO, set brakes, shut off engine and
remove ignition key
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• Store unit in an area away from human activity.
• Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and livestock injury
could result.
• Do not permit children to play on or around stored unit.
• Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
FOLLOwING OPERATION
hIGhwAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and local regulations. Be sure to
check with local law enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations. the end user is responsible for
federal, state and local vehicle safety regulation complaince (ex: requirements for weight, lighting, etc.)
• Adopt safe driving practices:
- Keep brake pedals latched together at all times.
NEvER USE INDEPENDENT bRAkING wITh
mAChINE IN TOw, LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT
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- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions, ensure that your speed is low enough for an
emergency stop. Keep speed to a minimum.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep truck’s transmission in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
Use approved accessory lighting, flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on
highway during transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
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