Transport And Placement - Meridian SLMD10 Safety And Operation Manual

TRANSPORT AND PLACEMENT

MOVING THE AUGER WITH
THE TOWING VEHICLE TO
OR FROM THE WORK AREA
•
Always transport your auger in the full down
position. The Tube Assembly should be
seated in the A-Frame cradle.
•
Make sure that the hitch pin is securely
attached and an alternate safety chain is
secure to the auger and towing vehicle.
•
Ensure Lift Arm Safety Chain is attached to
the Hopper.
•
Once the auger is hitched to the vehicle,
ensure that the jack is swung up into the
transport position
•
Be alert of overhead obstructions and
electrical wires. Electrocution can occur
without direct contact. Failure to do so will
result in severe injury or death.
•
Never allow persons to stand underneath or
ride on the auger when it is being
transported.
SAFETY
MOVING THE AUGER WITH
THE TOWING VEHICLE INTO
OR OUT OF ITS WORKING
POSITION.
•
Always move an auger with a vehicle, never
manually.
•
Lift slowly, no higher then hitch bar. Be sure
grain is out of tube and auger is on level
surface.
•
Do not place lumber under wheels for increased
height.
•
Before raising, check for power lines.
•
When auger is in place, anchor intake end
and/or discharge end and chock wheels.
•
When in transport or placement PTO shaft to be
disconnected.
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