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Safety
Operate Safely (Continued)
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CAUTION
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
If you do not understand electricity or other parts
of the machine, have qualified service personnel
perform any hazardous repairs or maintenance.
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CAUTION
GUARD ALL POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVES
This includes all belt and power line drives.
Replace any guards and shields removed for
maintenance.
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WARNING
SUSPECTED SHORT CIRCUITS
DO NOT touch the machine if you suspect a short-
circuit situation. Call a qualified electrician or an
authorized Valley dealer immediately.
Circumstances which may cause you to suspect
hazardous voltage situations may include:
• Physical damage to the machine or span cable.
• Recent electrical storms (lightning).
• Unusual operating characteristics of the machine.
If you suspect a short circuit due to feeling a rippling
tingle when touching the machine,
DO NOT
touch
the machine again. Call a qualified electrician or an
authorized Valley dealer immediately.
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WARNING
LIGHTNING AND THE MACHINE
Stay away from the machine during an electrical
storm. An irrigation machine makes a good path to
earth. It is also probably the tallest object in the field,
which makes it a good lightning receptor!
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CAUTION
DO NOT OVERSIZE FUSES
Fuses are sized for the protection of a specific
machine.
Be certain you have the proper fuse sizes in place
before initial startup and when replacing fuses.
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CAUTION
PLUG - IN CONNECTORS
Disconnect power before connecting or disconnecting
any plug-in connectors.
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DANGER
DRIVE SHAFTS START WITHOUT WARNING
An electric motor on each tower of the center pivot
powers two drive shafts connected to wheel gear
drives. These drive shafts start and stop without
warning.
• DO NOT touch rotating drive shalt or shield, cloth-
ing or limbs may become entangled, resulting in
severe injury.
• DO NOT service the machine until the main dis-
connect is locked in the OFF position.
• ALWAYS replace drive shaft shields after servic-
ing.
• DRIVE SHAFT SHIELDS MUST ALWAYS BE IN
PLACE WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE.
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CAUTION
CHECK WHEEL TRACKS BEFORE STARTING
Make sure all objects, livestock, or persons are
clear of the machine before starting. Drive trains are
powerful and can climb over vehicles, equipment,
etc.
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CAUTION
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Irrigation machines are NOT playground equipment.
Prevent children from playing or climbing around
on the machine. This can be extremely dangerous,
especially if the machine is operating.
