Tube-Line TL1700SR, Operator'S Manual

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TL1700SR -
Section 2: Safety 2-2
Safety Guidelines
Safety of the operator is paramount. To avoid personal injury study the following precautions and insist those
working with you or for you, follow them.
In most cases the pictures will have the shielding in place, in some they may be removed, only to show a view
behind the shield. Keep all the shields, safety doors in place. If they become faulty and fail to work replace
them. They are for your safety, do not operate the equipment with them removed.
Replace any decals that may be missing or that are not readable. Location of the decals is indicated in this
manual.
Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment should not be operated by children, nor those unfamiliar with the operation of the machine.
Do not allow persons to operate this machine until they have read this manual and/or were instructed by a
qualified person.
Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety
signs and practice the instructions on them.
Before Operation
• Carefully study and understand the manual or be trained by an experienced operator.
• Do not wear loose clothing that may get caught in moving parts.
• Visually inspect the machine to make sure no parts are loose or missing.
• Be sure that no tools are left on the machine.
• Do not hurry the learning process. Familiarize yourself with one system before trying the next.
• Practice by running the machine through its paces without a bale on the machine until you are comfortable
and familiar with the operation.
Storage & Maintenance
With regular upkeep and careful storage this machine will serve you well for many years.
Store the machine in a cool dry place. It is recommended that you tighten the drive chains after the first day of
use every year. Also grease the drive chains before storing the TL1700SR, replace any removed shields.