waratah HTH622B SIII, Operator'S Manual

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Prepare for Service Safety
Warn others of service work. Always ensure all
service personnel and equipment are clear of the
agreed work zone. Failure to follow this practice could
result in injury or death.
Always properly park and prepare your carrier and
harvester head for service or maintenance.
Understand service procedures before beginning
repairs. Understand all the control levers and their
functions. Be familiar with and follow the recommended
procedures and safety precautions in the manuals.
Keep the service area clean and dry.
Whenever the engine must be running for service work,
two people are required. Establish a clear line of sight
and method of communication between them. Refer to
the appropriate reference manual for full operation
details.
CAUTION: The harvester head can move
unexpectedly. To reduce the chance of injury,
always work from the side of the head.
Precautions
To prevent possible injury while performing any
maintenance or service work, prepare beforehand.
Follow safety precautions. Lower the harvester head to
the ground and stop the carrier engine. Turn off any
master shut-offs and do not allow personnel in the cab.
Maintenance and service general safety precautions:
1.Park the carrier on a level surface, and lower the
harvester head to the ground.
2.Lock the tilt frame in the harvesting or processing
position using the locking pin.
3.Deactivate the carrier’s hydraulic system.
4.Reduce the hydraulic system pressure to zero before
work on hydraulic components.
5.Stop the carrier engine and remove the key.
6.Attach a “Do Not Operate” tag in an obvious place in
the operator's station.
7.Turn the Waratah switch control to the Off position.
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Service Safety
Ensure that the tilt frame is in the harvesting or
processing position, and that the locking pin is installed
to lock it there. By default, the locking pin is kept in the
carrier’s tool box. The locking pin insertion locations are
shown in the service manual for the harvester head.
Always make sure the attachment is securely
supported. Do not support the machine on cinder
blocks, hollow tiles, or props that may crumble under
continuous load.
If it is necessary to work on a raised boom or harvester
head, ensure they are supported and secured to
prevent the boom from lowering, or the harvester head
from moving. Do not work under a suspended harvester
head, or one supported solely by a jack. Doing so could
result in injury or death.
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Always turn off the harvester head prior to commencing
service. Working between the delimb arms, between the
feed arms, or in the cutting path of the saws while the
hydraulic system is active could result in injury or death.
Always remain on the ground or on a safe platform to
carry out repairs or maintenance. Standing on
equipment is a safety hazard, and could result in injury
or death.
Always use proper lifting procedures when moving
product components. Heavy parts may require
mechanical hoists.
Safety: Maintenance Precautions
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