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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR SURF RAKE
®
OWNERS, OPERATOR EMPLOYERS
AND OPERATORS
1. Do not allow individuals to operate the Surf Rake
®
without first receiving personalized training and
ensuring that they have read this manual.
2. Before each operation of the Surf Rake
®
, make a careful visual inspection of the machine. Do not
operate if you observe damaged or missing parts, missing guards, excessive wear or unusual noise or
vibration during startup.
3. Never allow a bystander to approach the operating Surf Rake
®
, whether or not it is moving forward. Stop
the Surf Rake
®,
unless that individual is qualified and is present for the specific purpose of assisting in
the operation, maintenance or repair of the Surf Rake
®
.
4. Never allow a bystander to approach the operating Surf Rake
®
and stand under or near the hopper while
it is being raised or lowered.
5. Do not attempt to clear large obstacles from the path of the Surf Rake
®
by pushing them with the tractor
or the Surf Rake
®
. Stop the Surf Rake
®
, turn it off and manually remove obstacles. Seek assistance if
you cannot do so alone.
6. Never attempt to clear a jam by placing hands or any part of the body into or near the machinery which
has not been completely shut down. A jammed conveyor component can immediately jump into motion
and cause serious injury to hands or other body parts in immediate contact with the components if the
system is under hydraulic pressure.
7. Stand clear of the Surf Rake
®
when it is being set down on its foot stands or jack stand, to prevent
injury.
8. Follow OSHA regulations regarding hydraulic fluid, fire safety, guarding and if applicable, lock-out/tag-out
procedures.
9. Before conducting any repair or maintenance on the Surf Rake
®
, ensure that the hydraulic pump is OFF,
not just in neutral, and examine the machine carefully to assure that:
(a) No hydraulic hoses remain pressurized.
(b) No parts of the machine are suspended without being mechanically blocked or supported.
(c) All sources of power have been locked in the OFF position and tagged.
10. Never allow one person to operate the controls of the Surf Rake
®
while another has any part of their
body in or near a pinch point or machinery element from which a guard has been removed.
11. Stand clear of hydraulic hoses and fittings while the Surf Rake
®
is in operation. A sudden fitting or hose
failure can inflict serious injury.
12. Do not operate the Surf Rake
®
on a steep incline, extremely irregular surface or unstable surface. The
tractor and/or the Surf Rake
®
can capsize and cause serious injury or death to the operator or nearby
persons.
13. Never modify any part of the Surf Rake
®
without prior approval, in writing, from the manufacturer.
14.
Never replace any components of the Surf Rake
®
with one which is not manufactured by H. Barber &
Sons, Inc., or listed in this manual as a proper replacement part.