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Section 3: Operating Instructions
GS0548 & GS0560 Grading Scrapers 303-474M
1/20/23
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the Grading Scraper.
Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates
the Grading Scraper unless they have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, pages 1 to 6
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
, page 12
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Perform the following inspections before using your
Grading Scraper.
Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
implement. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions
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Make adjustments to the implement after it has been
properly attached to a tractor and secured with solid non-
concrete supports in the up position. Never work around or
under equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can
drop equipment instantly if controls are actuated or if
hydraulic lines burst even when power to hydraulics is shut
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Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while
they are operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too
close. They can be hit by flying projectiles, become
entangled in the equipment, or ran over.
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
The operator has read and understood how to
operate the Grading Scraper.
1
Check 3-point hook-up procedure. Be sure all
pins have been installed and are secured.
All adjustments have been made and pins have
been installed and are secured.
Check the scraper initially and periodically for
loose bolts & pins. See
Torque Values Chart
.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
implement. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions
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Always keep your body extremities out from under the
shanks and cutting blades while removing, installing, and
adjusting them. It is possible for the cutting blades and/or
shanks to fall causing injury to your body.
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Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Do not use implement as a man lift, work platform or as a
wagon to carry objects. It is not properly designed or
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
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Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Make sure safety labels are in their proper location and are
in good condition before operating the attached implement.
Read and obey all instructions on the labels.
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Always keep your body extremities out from under the
shanks while adjusting them. It is possible for the shanks to
fall causing injury to your feet and/or legs.
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Always keep your body extremities out from under the blade
carrier when adjusting cutting blade height. The blade
carrier can fall while loosening its bolts.
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Never make contact with underground utilities such as
electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can
cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. Always call 811 (USA) before digging so that they
can mark the location of underground services in the area.
For contact information, see Dig Safe in the “Important
Safety Information” starting on page 1.
Section 3: Operating Instructions
