Safety Alert Symbols
The
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
indicates there is a potential
hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution
must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read
the message that follows it. In addition to design and confi guration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries
occurring to other people, themselves, and/or property and equipment.
Thoroughly read and understand the operator’s manual, references and other
material supplied with the LSC Circular Saw and tractor. If the operator
cannot read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to
them. This publication is available as a special request in other languages.
Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.
We strongly recommend that children are not allowed to operate machinery.
Do not allow untrained people to operate or service equipment.
Operator Safety
•
Operator must be familiar with these instructions and functions of the
LSC Circular Saw and tractor before use.
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Operate only with tractor, skid-loader or backhoe equipped with ROPS
and seat belts.
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Operate implement from the Driver’s seat only.
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Disengage the hydraulic pump, stop the engine and be sure all
equipment is stopped before dismounting from tractor. Dismounting
from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death.
Machinery Safety
• Do not leave tractor and/or LSC Circular Saw unattended
while it is running.
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Inspect both the tractor and the LSC Circular Saw before you operate.
Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn,
or missing parts.
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Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and secured before
operating the implement. Make any necessary adjustments before
operation.
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Do not allow anyone to stand in front of the tractor or under the
implement during operation.
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Make sure all persons are clear of the working area. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers and keep pets,
livestock and bystanders away.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
objects prior to operating the LSC Circular Saw and tractor.
•
Disengage hydraulic pump, fold and secure boom during travel,
remove from vehicle when transporting vehicle or not in use.
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Only operate during daylight or with good artifi cial light.
DANGER:
AVOID OPERATING EQUIPMENT NEAR OVERHEAD
POWER LINES!
The required minimum safe distances (clearance) from
overhead power lines is 10 ft. Contact with electrical connections could
result in injury or death and equipment damage. Never touch downed
power lines.
•
Watch out for wires and other obstacles when raising implement.
Have a qualifi ed electrician de-energize powerlines within your work
area prior to operation. Contact with electrical connections could result
in injury or death and equipment damage.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY FROM FALLING OBJECTS!
Recognize the
hazards associated with working near overhead obstructions. Your
vehicle should be
fi
tted with an overhead guard to offer protection from
the impact of falling limbs and branches.
•
Slow down and use care when approaching blind corners or other
objects that obscure vision. Remember that the LSC Circular Saw
extends beyond the front of the loader and requires additional clearance
in front of the loader. Do not turn sharply. Use additional CAUTION when
turning or operating under adverse surface conditions.
•
Use care when reversing. Look behind and down before backing up to
be sure of a clear path.
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If you hit an unexpected object or if abnormal vibration occurs, stop
the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before resuming operation
of equipment. Keep LSC Circular Saw properly maintained and in
good working order.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand procedures before starting any work. Use proper tools, and
equipment, refer to this Operation Manual for additional information.
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Work in a clean dry level area.
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Check all fl uid levels on the tractor before operation.
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If you need to refi ll fuel or oils wait approximately one hour for these
fl uids to cool.
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Lower the implement to the ground, put the tractor into park, turn off
engine and remove key before performing any maintenance.
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Allow implement to cool completely.
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Even with the engine turned off, hydraulic systems and mechanical
systems can fail or movement of levers can cause equipment to drop
unexpectedly causing severe injury or death.
•
Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation.
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Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition and installed
properly.
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Remove build-up of grease, oil or debris.
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Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation.
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly.
NOTE:
Provides helpful information to the operator.
IMPORTANT:
Indicates failure to observe may cause damage to
equipment.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards
that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
1
CAUTION:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
1
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited
to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for
functional purposes cannot be guarded.
1
BE AWARE OF SIGNAL WORDS: A signal word designates a degree of level of hazard seriousness.
1.
Sentry Insurance, FEMA,
Owner’s and Operators Manuals for Farm Equipment
, Sentry Insurance, Stevens Point, WI, revised Management Bulletin No. 112, 90-42;
March 2007, pp S-2.
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