Valley Bender160, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
Recognize Safety Information
This irrigation equipment may be powered by high voltage which can be extremely dangerous if used improp-
erly. For maximum safety and optimum performance of the machine, all owner’s operator’s and maintenance
personnel must read and understand the owner/operator manual(s), all safety messages in this manual and
safety signs/decals on the machine before operating this equipment.
Anyone assembling, operating, servicing or maintaining this machine must read and understand all opera-
tion, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation, assembly instructions and all safety messages in this
manual before operating the machine or beginning any maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation or
assembly of components.
These instructions alert you to certain things you should do carefully; if you don’t, you could hurt yourself or
others, hurt the next person who operates the equipment, or damage the equipment.
Safety Messages
Safety messages in this manual are preceded by the hazard symbol and one of three words, danger, warning
or caution. These messages alert you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others and or cause property
damage.
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This HAZARD SYMBOL is used to alert you to information about unsafe actions or situations, and may
be followed by the word danger, warning, or caution.
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DANGER
The HAZARD SYMBOL used with the word DANGER, will describe immediate hazards that may result in
severe personal injury or death.
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WARNING
The HAZARD SYMBOL used with the word WARNING, will describe unsafe actions or situations that may
cause severe injury, death and/or major equipment or property damage.
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CAUTION
The HAZARD SYMBOL used with the word CAUTION, will describe unsafe actions or situations that may cause
injury, and/or minor equipment or property damage.
Information Messages
Important information messages in this manual are preceded by the word NOTE.
NOTE
The word NOTE is used to alert you to information that describes procedures or tips to help you install, operate
or maintain your equipment properly.