CHAPTER 4 SAFETY

The above Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! It stresses an attitude of ‘‘Heads Up for Safety’’ and can be found throughout this Operator’s Manual and on the machine itself.

BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

Our Company ALWAYS takes the operator and his/her safety into consideration when designing its machinery and guards exposed moving parts for his/her protection. However, some areas can NOT be guarded or shielded in order to assure proper operation. In addition, this Operator’s Manual and Decals, on the machine, warn of further danger and should be read and observed closely.

Danger

‘‘DANGER’’ indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Warning

‘‘WARNING’’ indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution

‘‘CAUTION’’ indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. May also alert against unsafe practices.

Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure

BEFORE unclogging, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit:

1.For a Trailer unit, disengage the tractor PTO.

2a.For a Trailer or Truck unit, shut off the tractor or truck engine, remove the starter key and take it with you.

2b.For a Stationary unit, shut off the electric motor(s) and LOCK-OUT THE ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE and take the key with you.

3.Wait for all movement to stop.

4.For a Trailer unit, remove the Telescoping Drive and ALL Power connections from the tractor

ONLY when you have taken these precautions can you be sure it is safe to proceed. Failure to follow the above procedure, could lead to death or serious bodily injury.

Additional Safety Reminders

Some photographs, used in this manual, may show Doors, Guards or Shields open or removed for illustration purposes ONLY. BE SURE that all Doors, Guards or Shields are in their proper positions and securely attached BEFORE operating this unit.

On Trailer units, BE SURE the Hitchjack Locking Pin is completely engaged and that the machine is properly blocked and prevented from rolling BEFORE disconnecting the unit from the tractor.

ALWAYS wear Safety Glasses with Side Shields when striking metal against metal. In addition, it is recommended that a softer (non-chipable) material be used to cushion the blow. Failure to heed could result in serious injury to the eye(s) or other parts of the body.