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2�2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator, workers and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing
equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of
thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents
by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the following
precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.
1.
In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual may
show an assembly with a safety shield removed.
However, equipment should never be used in
this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield
removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace
the shield prior to use.
2.
Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that
is not readable or is missing. Location of such
safety signs is indicated in this manual.
3.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while using
this equipment. Consult your doctor about
using this machine while taking prescription
medications.
4� Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work with this
equipment� Do not allow persons to use or
assemble this machine until they have read
this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and
machine function�
5.
Review the safety instructions with all users
annually.
6.
This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person familiar
with machinery and trained in this equipment's
operations. If the elderly are assisting with work,
their physical limitations need to be recognized
and accommodated.
7.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery.
If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in
question -
DON'T TRY IT�
8.
Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function and
life of the equipment.
9.
In addition to the design and configuration of
this implement, including Safety Signs and
Safety Equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine.
Refer also to Safety Messages and operation
instruction in each of the appropriate sections
of the engine and machine manuals. Pay close
attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the tow
vehicle and the machine.
10.
Safe condition
involves the following procedure:
•
grapple closed and resting on trailer
•
install boom pin lock
•
shut off the engine
•
turn fuel valve off
•
ensure load is secure
•
secure the trailer from movement
Safe Condition procedure should be performed
before any service, maintenance work, transport
or storage preparation.
