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Tigercat H855C/LH855C Harvester

OPERATINg SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

shut off engine when refuelling - DO NOT refuel the engine while smoking or near open flame or sparks. check that no other personnel have moved into a hazardous area before starting the machine. sound the machine horn before starting the machine.

The operator’s seat is equipped with lap and shoulder harness belts. use both of these restraint systems at all times when operating the machine. start the engine according to the instructions in this manual. refer to OPeraTING machINe in secTION 2 of the OPeraTOr's maNuaL.

Never use a liquid starting aid to start an engine.

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DO NOT USE ETHER! Engine is equipped with a FLAMESTART starting aid. Use of ether may cause an explosion and severe injury. Safety

Before moving the machine to the work site, check to ensure that all doors, panels, and access covers are installed properly and secured.

CAB EXITS

There are three ways to exit the cab in case of an emergency. 1. Front door, this is also the main point of entry and is the only door that should be used under normal operating conditions to enter or leave the cab. This door is also equipped with a saFeTY

INTerLOcK sWITch. see saFeTY INTerLOcK sWITch ON FrONT DOOr in ThIs secTION. 2. Side door, should be used for emergency exits only. Do not use this door to routinely enter or leave the cab. This door is not equipped with a safety interlock switch and therefore when left open will not deactivate the pilot controls in the cab. aLWaYs shut OFF engine before using the side door exit. 3. Escape hatch, this is a third cab exit for use if the side exit or front door exit become blocked.

This hatch is not equipped with a safety interlock switch and therefore when left open will not deactivate the pilot controls in the cab. aLWaYs shut OFF engine before using the escape hatch exit. It is important that the operator of the machine be familiar with these emergency exits and how to use them. all operators should practice using all the cab exits to become familiar with escape procedures should they need to perform them in the dark, when the machine is in a rolled position, or other possible adverse condition. all three exits should be checked to make sure that they are operational and will function in an emergency. The safety interlock mechanism on the front door or the side door and escape hatch retaining mechanisms must not be tampered with or defeated.

IMPORTANT:

unlock both doors before operating machine to allow opening from the outside in case of an emergency. make sure that the doors are operational, open the doors twice, once using the exterior latch handle and once using the interior handle. For additional information, refer to emerGeNcY eXITs in secTION 2 of the OPeraTOr's maNuaL.

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SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH ON FRONT DOOR: The front door is equipped with a safety interlock switch to prevent the machine from being operated while the front door is open (pilot system is shut off).

sWITch acTuaTOr ON DOOr

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4. Do not allow people or other pieces of equipment near the harvesting operation. 5. Do not turn on attachment until machine is at the harvesting site. 6. use only prearranged and approved signalling practices.

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INTERLOCK SWITCH (FRONT DOOR)

Push the red PILOT OFF switch and confirm the yellow PILOT OFF light is ON before removing seat belt. DO NOT use the front door interlock switch to turn pilot OFF. NOTE: The engine can be started but the machine functions cannot be operated with the door open.

CAUTION

The door safety interlock switch and the pilot reset switch are a safety feature and their function must not be defeated in any way.

To operate:

close the front door and press the PILOT reseT switch. Once the safety interlock system has been activated, the safety of both the operator and all persons outside the cab becomes the responsibility of the operator.

WARNINg

1. When the engine is running, DO NOT allow anyone in areas of the machine where they may be crushed by moving components. 2. maintain a safe operating distance between the machine and other personnel. Never operate the boom or attachment over the heads of bystanders. 3. Never travel near co-workers or other pieces of equipment with attachment running. Do not open an escape hatch or the cab doors to increase ventilation when operating the machine. Keep the cab doors closed when driving or steering the machine to prevent accidental entry of branches and debris into the cab. Keep the cab doors closed and use seat belt when driving or steering the machine to prevent being thrown from the operator's cab. secure loose items in the cab. Prior to commencing work, check all equipment controls to ensure that the machine responds correctly. make sure that all safety screens and guards including the skylight are installed and properly secured. always rest the attachment on the ground when operation is stopped, regardless if the engine is running or shut off. Operate the machine only from a seated position in the operator’s seat. Watch for ground hazards such as metal debris, wire fencing or rocks. When travelling position attachment and boom so as not to impair vision. If vision is limited by dust, smoke, fog, rain or snow, stop the machine until visibility is restored. Do not turn on attachment until machine is at the harvesting site.

CAUTION

Do not open cab doors or window screens when cab is on a slope. The doors and screens are heavy and could swing out with considerable force. Anyone in the path of swing could be injured. Anyone opening the door or screen and holding on to it could be pulled out of the cab and injured.

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MACHINE STABILITY AND TRACTION MACHINES WITHOUT LEVELLER

When working on slopes, travel straight up or down the slope to prevent roll-over. NeVer travel across a sTeeP slope or side hill: • As a load is added to the attachment the handling and the stability of the machine will change. • To avoid tip over, keep the attachment as low as possible to maintain a low center of gravity. • Always be prepared to dump the load in case of an emergency. • Do not overload the machine as this can create an unstable condition and cause a roll-over.

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