WARNING
Obey all safety instructions listed in this section and
throughout this manual. Failure to obey instructions in
this section could result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WORK SAFELY - A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS!!
WARNING SECTION
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BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY,
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OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR OTHER WORK ON
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READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THIS
MANUAL.
READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE
MANUALS PROVIDED WITH YOUR POWER UNIT,
LOADER AND QUICK-ATTACH.
Read and understand all safety signs on this product
and on your power unit, loader and quick-attach.
Know all your controls and know how to quickly stop all
power unit movements, Limb Saw movement, and the
engine in case of emergency.
Know and obey all applicable government rules, O.S.H.A
regulations, local laws and other professional guidelines
for your operation.
Make sure that anyone who will be assembling,
mounting, maintaining, repairing, removing and/or
storing this product:
Has been instructed in the safe operation of this product
and of the power unit and the quick-attach to which this
product is attached.
Is physically and mentally capable of the safe
operation of this type of equipment.
Is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Is carefully supervised from a safe distance,
especially if such person is inexperienced.
Wears personal protective equipment (i.e. hardhat,
safety glasses, work gloves, protective shoes,
respirator, ear protection, etc.)
Does not wear loose fitting clothes, loose or uncovered
hair or any accessories (jewelry, necktie, scarf, wrist
watch, etc.) that can catch and entangle on moving parts.
Has annually reviewed all safety instructions.
Know and follow good work practices when
assembling, mounting, maintaining, repairing,
removing and storing this product:
Work on a level surface in a well-lit area.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools.
Use the right tool for the job at hand.
Make sure your tools are in good condition for
performing the desired function.
When using tools, wear the protective equipment specified
by the tool manufacturer (i.e. hardhat, safety glasses, work
gloves, protective shoes, etc.).
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WHEN YOUR POWER UNIT IS USED DURING ANY
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Before leaving the operator's station or before beginning
any type of work on this product, this product, apply
your power unit's parking brake, stop the engine,
remove the starter key, wait for all moving parts to stop
and then relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines.
Refer
to your power unit's operator's manual for instructions
on how to relieve hydraulic pressure in lines.
Know your loader's safe lifting and operating capacity
and the weight of this product. See the specifications in
this manual for the weight of this product and refer to
your power unit's and loader's operator's manuals for
safe operating limits. Lift capacity may be reduced if
using a quick-attach.
Never allow anyone, except the operator, to be around
the power unit or this product when either is in motion.
Do not start up unless others are clear of the work
area.
Minimum
of 50
ft. from area
of
operation.
Do not allow riders on this product or the power unit.
Never operate controls from the ground. Operate the
controls only from the operator's station.
Never drive your power unit while the Limb Saw is in
open position or is spinning.
Always disengage hydraulics.
Be aware of the added weight. Reduce travel speeds
accordingly, especially when traveling over rough
ground.
When transporting, be sure Limb Saw is in transport
position.
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