User Manual
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SAFETY SUGGEST IONS
Investigation has shown that nearly 1/3 of all farm accidents are caused by careless use of machinery.
You
can do your part in improving safety by observing the following suggestions. Insist that all people
working with you or for you abide by them.
1.
Do not stand between the tractor and shredder when attaching
or
detaching shredder unless
both are not moving.
2.
Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and that hydraulic
lines and hoses are not damaged.
3.
Escaping fluid under pressure can be nearly invisible and have enough force
to
penetrate the
skin causing serious injury. Use a piece of cardboard, rather than hands, to search for
suspected leaks. If injured by fluid, see a doctor at once.
4.
Do not make adjustments or lubricate or clean shredder
~hile
any part of it is in motion.
5.
Do not allow anyone to remain
in
vicinity of shredder when starting
or
operating.
6.
Remain on tractor while Power-take-off is in motion.
7.
Do not operate in excess of standard Power-take-off speed.
8.
Do not allow anyone to ride on tractor
or
machine.
9.
Do not transport at speeds over 20 miles per hour.
10.
When transporting the machine on a road or highway, use adequate warning symbols,
reflectors, lights, and slow-moving-vehicle signs as required. Use a safety chain.
11
. Avoid sudden stops
or
turns when transporting because the weight of machine may cause
operator to lose control
of
tractor. Use a tractor heavier than the machine.
Do
not allow tractor
drawbar to swing when in transport.
12.
Use caution when towing behind articulated steering tractors; fast
or
sharp turns may cause the
machine to shift sideways.
13.
Block shredder so it will not roll when unhitched from tractor.
14.
Relieve pressure in hydraulic lines before uncoupling hydraulic hoses from tractor. On most
tractors this can be done by operating valves after the engine is stopped.
15.
Securely block up machine when working on or under it to prevent injury in case of hydraulic
failure
or
inadvertent lowering by another person. Do not use hydraulic cylinder to support
machine when working under
it.
16.
lower
machine to ground when not
in
use.
17. Keep all shields
in
place. Replace damaged shields.