Walinga Agri-Vac 3510, Operator'S Manual And Parts Book

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2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual and all
safety signs before supplying
power, operating, maintaining ,
adjusting or unplugging.
2. Only trained, competent persons shall operate the
Agri-Vac
®
. An untrained operator is not qualified to
operate this machine.
3. Provide a first-aid kit for use in
case of an accident. Store in a
highly visible place.
4. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in
case of an accident. Store in a highly
visible place.
5. Install and properly secure all guards
and shields before operating.
6. Wear appropriate pro-
tective gear. This list
includes but is not lim-
ited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
- Protective glasses or goggles
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing protection
7. Turn machine OFF, shut down and lockout power
supply and wait for all moving parts to stop be-
fore servicing, adjusting, maintaining, repairing,
cleaning or unplugging. (Safety lockout devices
are available through your Walinga
®
dealer parts
department).
8. Know the emergency medical center number for
your area.
9. Wear appropriate hearing protection when operat-
ing the machine.
10. Review safety related items with all operators
annually.
SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Walinga
® Agri-Vac ® . YOU must
ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the Agri-Vac
®
be familiar with the operating and maintenance
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 while operating the Agri-
Vac
® .
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 machine is familiar with the procedures
recommended
and follows safety precautions.
Remember, most accidents can be prevented. Do
not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
• Agri-Vac ® owners must give operating instructions
to operators or employees before allowing them
to operate the machine, and at least annually
thereafter.
• The most important safety device on this equip-
ment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s re-
sponsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. Most accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all op-
erating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate this machine. An untrained operator ex-
poses himself and bystanders to possible serious
injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the func-
tion and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!