User Manual

SEEDHAWK®TOOLBAROPERATOR’SMANUAL13
2.4 MAINTENANCESAFETY
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 Read and understand all information provided in this Op erator’s Manual covering
operation,adjustment,maintenanceandrepairpriortoperforminganyofthesetasks.
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 Plan work to ensure proper tools, equipment and  personal protective equipment is
availablepriortoworkingonimplement.
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 Wear appropriate clothing when performing tasks around the implement. Ill‐fitting
and/or frayed clothing as well as loose or dangling items should not be worn when
workingneartheimplement.
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 Stopthe engine, lowerthe implement,set  theparking brake,removetheignition key,
andallowtimeformovingpartstostoppriortoadjusting,maintainingorrepairingthe
implement.
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 Ensure that all moving parts have come to a  complete stop before performing
adjustments,maintenanceorrepairs.
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 Ensurethat hydraulicoilpressure inhoses,linesand componentsisfullyrelievedprior
toperformingmaintenanceorrepairstothehydraulicsystem.
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 Ensurethatwings areeitherfullyloweredorfullyraisedandsecured withtheirsafety
chains or securely block the wings if raised to perform adjustment, maintenance or
repairs.
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 Securely block main frame and/or wings if adjustment, maintenance or repair is
requiredforwheelsandtires.
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 Wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves, eye protection, etc. when
inspectinghydraulicsystemforleaks.Useasmallpieceofcardboardorwoodtodetect
leaks.
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 Ensurethatallguardsand shields areintact andin placeafterperformingadjustment,
maintenanceorrepairspriortooperatingimplement.
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 Storeflammablefluidsinapprovedcontainersandstoreoutofaccessbyunauthorized
persons,especiallychildren.
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