Tubeline Boss I, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING SECTION [Continued]
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.
WHEN DEALING WITH HYDRAULICS DURING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY, OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE OR OTHER WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT:
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. Hydraulic leaks
under pressure may not be visible! If any fluid penetrates the skin, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION!! Wear safety glasses, protective clothing and use a sound piece of cardboard or wood when
searching for hydraulic leaks. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS!
Before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic hoses, read your tractor or power unit’s operator’s manual
for detailed instructions on connecting and disconnecting hydraulic attachments. Make certain that all parts
meet the specifications for this product when installing or replacing hydraulic hoses or fittings. After
connecting hydraulic lines: Slowly and carefully raise the loader and cycle the rollback / dump cylinders to
check hose clearances and to check for any interference. Operate the hydraulics on this product to check
hose clearances and to check for any interference. Make certain that the hoses cannot interfere with or
actuate the quick-attach mechanism. Make certain that hoses will not be pinched, or get tangled, in any
equipment. Do not lock the auxiliary hydraulics of your power unit in the “ON” position.
Refer to your power unit’s operator’s manual and this manual for procedures and intervals, then inspect
and maintain the entire hydraulic system to insure that the fluid remains cleans, that all devices function
properly and that there are no fluid leaks.
WHEN MOUNTING THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR POWER UNIT:
Refer to the operator’s manuals of your power unit, your loader and your quick-attach for special or
detailed mounting instructions. This product should fit onto the quick-attach or loader arms of your power
unit the same as the original products that were designed by your loader / quick-attach manufacturer. If
this product does not fit properly, contact Tube·Line before operating. Never place your finger into the
mounting plate or 3-point hitch or loader holes. A slight movement of the power unit or this product could
cause serious injury.
Make certain that all safety signs are in place and legible. Refer to the safety sign page in this manual for
the placement of safety signs for this product. Inspect driveline shield for free rotation. Replace all
damaged or excessively worn parts and hardware only with genuine Tube·Line parts or with properly rated
fasteners, hydraulic hoses or fittings. Make certain that all locking pins, latches and connection devices are
properly installed and secured. Make certain that all shields are in place and secure. Remove all foreign
objects from processor.
Never use processor on a power unit that is not equipped with a cab or ROPS, and operator restraints
(seat belts or equivalent devices).
Make sure bales are free from foreign objects.
Drive slowly through gates and doors.
Know your loader’s safe operating weight limit and the weight of your loader attachment.
WHEN ADJUSTING, SERVICING OR REPAIRING THIS PRODUCT:
Make no modifications to your processor.
When making repairs, use only genuine Tube·Line parts or, for fasteners, hydraulic hoses or hydraulic
fittings, use only properly rated parts.
Replacement parts, for parts with safety signs attached, must also have safety sign attached.
Think SAFETY!
Work SAFELY!