VALMETAL H Series, Operator'S Manual And Parts Book

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SAFETY
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your ValMetal Round Bale Grinder.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is
going to operate, maintain or work around the
Grinder be familiar with the operating and mainte-
nance procedures and related SAFETY information
contained in this manual. This manual will take you
step-by-step through your working day and alerts you
to all good safety practices that should be adhered to
while operating the Grinder.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the recom-
mended operating and maintenance procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents
can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
Grinder owners must give operating instructions to
operators or employees before allowing them to
operate the Grinder, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
The most important safety device on this equipment
is a SAFE operator. It is the operator's responsibility
to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow these. All
accidents can be avoided.
A person who has not read and understood all oper-
ating and safety instructions is not qualified to oper-
ate the machine. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or
death.
Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the Iife of the equip-
ment.
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1 . Read and understand the Operator's Manual and
all safety signs before operating, maintaining or
adjusting the Grinder.
2. Have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should
the need arise and know
how to use it.
4. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- Protective glasses or goggles
- Heavy gloves
- Hearing protection
5. Install and secure all guards before starting.
6. Wear appropriate ear
protection for prolonged
exposure to excessive
noise.
7. Raise grate, place all controls in neutral, stop
engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and
wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing, unplugging or filling.
8. Clear the area of people, especially small chil-
dren, before starting the unit.
9. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will be operating or maintaining
the Grinder.
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