Tubeline Accumul8, Operator'S Manual

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2-2 Section 2 - Safety - Ac2/+4
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes but is not limited to:
• Protective gloves.
• Protective shoes with slip-resistant soles.
• Protective glasses.
• Hearing protection.
• Respirator or filter mask.
Secure long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry.
Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise and know how to use it.
Have a fire extinguisher available for use should the need arise and know how to use it.
Operation Safety
This safety section is intended to point out some of the basic safety situations that can be encountered during
the normal operation and maintenance of the Accumulator Bale Packer, and to suggest possible ways of
dealing with these situations. This section is NOT a replacement for other safety practices featured in other
sections of this book.
WARNING: Only use a tractor with a ROPS cab and seat belt. Secure your seat belt before operating machine.
DANGER:
Never allow riders on manure spreader. There is no safe place for any riders even for
troubleshooting issues. Keep others away from your work area.
All equipment has a limit. Make sure you understand the speed, stability and load characteristics of the
Accumulator.
Make sure the tractor is in proper operating condition as stated in the tractor Operator’s Manual. The tractor
must have enough weight and braking capacity, especially when operating on uneven terrain.
Know your tractor controls and how to stop the engine and machine quickly in an emergency.
Where possible avoid operating the Accumulator near roads, ditches, embankments or holes. Reduce speed
when operating on rough, slippery, or muddy surfaces and when turning or crossing slopes, Stay off slopes too
steep for proper operation.
Clear area of people, machines and obstacles before using this unit.
Close and secure all guards, deflectors and shields before starting and operating.