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89-052
Rev: 1/2020
Hydraulic Hazards
Be aware of the hazards of pressurized hydraulics:
•
Wear personal protective equipment, such as
gloves and safety glasses, whenever servicing or
checking a hydraulic system.
•
Assume that all hydraulic hoses and components
are pressurized. Relieve all hydraulic pressure
before disconnecting any hydraulic line.
•
Never try to stop or check for a hydraulic leak with
any part of your body; use a piece of cardboard to
check for hydraulic leaks.
•
Small hydraulic hose leaks are extremely danger-
ous, and can inject
hydraulic oil under the
skin, even through
gloves.
•
Infection and gangrene
are possible when
hydraulic oil penetrates
the skin. See a doctor
immediately to prevent
loss of limb or death.
Maintenance Safety
•
Perform all routine maintenance outlined in this
Operator’s Manual in the time intervals indicated.
•
Maintenance, lubrication and repair of this ma-
chine can be dangerous unless performed prop-
erly. In order to ensure safety, each person work-
ing on this baler must have the necessary skills,
information, tools and equipment, and satisfy
himself that his work method is safe, correct, and
meets his own company’s requirements.
•
Do not attempt to make adjustments, or perform
repairs unless you are authorized and qualified to
do so.
•
Never attempt to service energized equipment.
•
Do not rely on the hydraulic system to support any
part of the baler during maintenance or lubrica-
tion. Never stand under a baler component that is
supported only by the hydraulic system. Ensure
components are resting on their mechanical stops
or supported with appropriate safety stands during
maintenance or lubrication.
•
Never attempt servicing while the baler is moving.
Shut off the tractor and secure power.
•
Shut off tractor engine, engage the parking brake,
disengage the baler, and wait for all movement
to stop before adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, or
servicing the baler.
•
Tag the key switch with a ”DO NOT START” sign
and/or remove the key.
•
Always perform all maintenance and lubrication
procedures with the baler on level ground, parked
in a safe area.
•
Block the tires to keep the machine from rolling.
•
Any unauthorized modifications made to the
baler by the customer or parties other than Allied
Systems will relieve Allied Systems Company and
your Freeman dealer of any liability for damage or
injury.
•
Replace any worn parts only with genuine Free-
man parts. Call your dealer for assistance.
•
Unless specified in service procedures, never at-
tempt maintenance or lubrication procedures while
the baler is moving or the engine is running.
•
Engine exhaust fumes
can cause death. If it
is necessary to run the
engine in an enclosed
space, remove the ex-
haust fumes from the
area with an exhaust
pipe extension. Use
ventilation fans and
open shop doors to
provide adequate ventilation.
