1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – SAFETY GUIDLINES
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Remember:
“The Best Operator is a Safe Operator”
CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND ALL THE
SAFETY DECALS BEFORE OPERATING
THE DEFOLIATOR. REVIEW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS WITH ALL OPERATORS
ANNUALLY.
B
EFORE
O
PERATING
•
Do not wear loose fitting clothing as it may catch in
moving parts.
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Make sure to install and/or secure all guards and
shields, including the tractor power take-off (PTO)
master shield, before starting or operating the
defoliator.
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Be sure that the correct implement driveline parts are
used and that they are properly secured.
•
Lower the hydraulic cylinders when the defoliator is
not in use.
•
Install the safety chain when attaching the defoliator
to the tractor.
•
Clear the area of bystanders, especially children,
when making repairs, adjustments or performing
maintenance on the defoliator.
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Do not allow riders.
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Put all tractor and machine controls in “neutral” and
disengage the PTO before starting. Follow the starting
instructions according to your tractor manual.
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Operate the defoliator only while seated on the tractor
seat.
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Make sure the unit is adequately supported with
safety blocks or safety stands when changing tires or
performing maintenance.
CAUTION: KEEP WELL CLEAR OF MOVING
PARTS. BE SURE TO SHUT OFF THE
TRACTOR, SET THE PARKING BRAKE, PUT
THE MACHINE IN NEUTRAL, AND REMOVE
THE TRACTOR KEY WHILE MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS. WAIT FOR ALL
MOVEMENT TO STOP BEFORE
APPROACHING THE MACHINE.
D
URING
O
PERATION
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Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
moving parts.
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Keep all shields and guards in place and in good
working condition.
•
Keep all bystanders, especially children, away from
the defoliator while in operation.
•
Do not allow riders while the defoliator is in operation.
•
Do not attempt to unclog, clean, or adjust the
defoliator while it is running.
•
Stay away from overhead power lines with doors
open. Electrocution can occur even without direct
contact.
•
Keep all hydraulic lines, fittings, and couplers tight
and free of leaks.
(Refer to Safety Guidelines –
Hydraulic Safety.)
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Use caution when ascending or descending on the
defoliator. Wet shoes or boots are slippery.
M
AINTENANCE
S
AFETY
•
Follow all operating, maintenance and safety
instructions found in this Manual.
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Before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unclogging
the machine, always make sure the tractor engine is
stopped, key in your pocket, the machine is lowered
to the ground, all controls are placed in neutral, the
parking brake is set, and all the moving parts have
stopped.
•
Use sufficient tools, jacks, and hoists that have the
capacity for the job.
•
Use support blocks or safety stands when changing
tires or performing maintenance.
•
Follow good shop practices of keeping the service
area clean and dry and use adequate light for the job
at hand.
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Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system,
make sure all lines, fittings and couplers are tightly
secured and in good condition.
•
Make sure all shields/guards are in place and properly
secured when performing maintenance.
H
YDRAULIC
S
AFETY
•
Make sure components in the hydraulic system are
kept clean and in good working condition.
•
Relieve pressure from the hydraulic system before
servicing or disconnecting from the tractor.
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Keep all hydraulic lines, fittings, and couplers tightly
secured and free of leaks.
•
Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or crimpled
hoses.
•
Do not make any temporary repairs to the hydraulic
lines, fittings or hoses using tape, clamps, or cement.
The hydraulic system operates under extremely high
pressure and temporary repairs may fail suddenly and
create a hazardous/dangerous situation.
