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472H Potato Harvester Owner Operator’s Manual
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Always face ladder when
climbing up or down
11. When climbing
ladders, face
ladder when
climbing up or
down. Keep
body centered
between side
rails. Maintain
three points of
contact with the
ladder when
climbing or de-
scending.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
2.2 OPERATING SAFETY
1.
Install and secure all guards and shields before start-
ing or operating.
2.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children,
before starting the tractor.
3.
Place all machine controls in neutral before starting
the tractor.
4.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all mov-
ing and/or rotating parts.
5.
Keep all hydraulic lines, fittings, and couplers tight and
free of leaks before and during use.
6.
Clean reflectors and lights before transporting.
7.
Review safety related items annually with all personnel
who will operate or maintain the harvester.
8.
Be careful when operating on uneven terrain, or near
ditches to avoid the potential of overturning the ma-
chine.
9.
Use only recommended tractor sizes with proper weight
and equipment for operating the machine.
10. Never stand between the tractor and the machine when
the tractor backs up for hookup.
11. Use the correct size hitch pin to prevent unhitching.
12. When backing up the machine, all persons must stand
away from the back of the unit due to the operator’s
impaired vision.
13. Be careful during field and transport operation not to
contact trees, power poles, and electrical lines with
the machine’s row marker. Electrocution can occur
without direct contact.
14. Shut the tractor off when connecting or disconnecting
the machine hydraulics.
2.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1.
Follow ALL the operating, maintenance, and safety in-
formation in the manual.
2.
Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when
changing tires or working beneath it.
3.
Follow good shop practices:
•Keep service area clean
and dry.
•Properly ground all
electrical outlets and
tools.
•Use adequate light for
the job at hand.
4.
Use only tools, jacks, and
hoists of sufficient capacity for
the job.
5.
Place all controls in neutral or off, stop tractor engine,
set parking brake, remove ignition key, wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop; then properly block machine before
servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
6.
Before resuming work, install and secure all guards af-
ter completing all maintenance work.
7.
Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before servicing
or disconnecting from tractor.
8.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children,
when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or mak-
ing any adjustments.
9.
Keep safety decals clean. Replace damaged or un-
readable decals.
10. First-class maintenance is a prerequisite for the safest
operation of your machine. Perform maintenance, in-
cluding lubrications, with the machine stopped and prop-
erly blocked.
