Safety Decals - Simplicity Cobalt Series Operator's Manual

Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure
WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the ROLL BAR
protective structure can cause serious injury or death.
A ROLL BAR, like any other safety device, needs to be
periodically inspected to verify that the integrity of the device
has not been compromised through normal machine use,
misuse, age degradation, modifications, or a roll over.
To maintain operator roll over protection and roll bar
effectiveness:
• If a ROLL BAR becomes damaged for any reason, such
as a collision, roll over or impact, the ROLL BAR must
be replaced. Small undetectable cracks can reduce the
effectiveness of the ROLL BAR. Never weld, straighten,
or repair the ROLL BAR.
• Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to it or by
drilling additional holes.
• BEFORE FIRST TIME USE - Inspect the ROLL BAR
structure and mounting hardware for:
1) Check to make sure the machine GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight), including attachments, restrained payload, fuel
and operator, is not in excess of the maximum weight
specified on the ROLL BAR label.
2) Make sure there isn't any missing, damaged, or loose
mounting hardware.
3) Make sure the ROLL BAR has been correctly and
completely installed.
• EVERY 100 HOURS - Inspect the ROLL BAR structure
and mounting hardware for:
1) Any cracks in the structure (structural members and/or
welds).
2) Significant corrosion on any part of the ROLL BAR
structure or hardware.
3) Missing, damaged, or loose mounting hardware
4) Mounting hardware that is of a grade lesser than
specified.
5) Machine GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight), including
attachments, restrained payload, fuel and operator, in
excess of the maximum weight specified on the ROLL
BAR label.
6) Any modifications that have been made, such as
unauthorized welds and holes.
7) Any permanent deformation or twisting of the ROLL
BAR structure.
8) That the ROLL BAR label is still in place and is
readable.
9) That the ROLL BAR on-product warning labels are still
on the ROLL BAR and are readable.
• If there is any doubt as to the condition of the ROLL BAR,
remove the machine from service and contact your dealer
for assistance.
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Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar
Seat Belt
WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can
cause serious injury or death.
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• The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be
periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not
been compromised through normal machine use, misuse,
age degradation, modifications, or a roll over. If the seat
belt does not pass all of the following tests, it should be
replaced.
• BEFORE EACH USE – Conduct the following
inspections/maintenance of the seat belt and retraction
mechanism:
1) Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechanism. If
dirt or debris is found, it should be removed.
2) Check to make sure the retraction mechanism retracts
easily and completely.
3) Check for damage to any part of the seat belt (A,
Figure 3) such as nicks, cuts, loose stitching, or fraying.
4) Check that the buckle and latch (B) operate properly
and that the latch plate is not excessively worn,
deformed, or the buckle is damaged or cracked. The seat
belt should latch and release easily.

Safety Decals

Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The
cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a
personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow
all safety decals.
WARNING
If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and
cannot be read, order replacement decals from your
local dealer.
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