2 minute read
BOOM FUNCTIONS
Tigercat H860C/H870C/LH870C Harvester Safety
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued
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).
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
SWITCH ACTUATOR ON DOOR
• • WARNING
822-D02
INTERLOCK SWITCH (FRONT DOOR)
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.
