LOFTNESS Timber AX Series Operator's Manual page 8

Owner's Manual (Timber Ax)
Safety Instructions
Maintenance Continued:
Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure:
• Move throttle to idle position.
• Disengage all power to the brush shredder.
• Shut off engine and remove the key.
• Wait until the rotor has stopped completely
before inspecting the unit.
CAUTION:
• Failure to follow safety, operating, and
maintenance instructions could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or bystanders,
poor operation, or costly breakdown.
• Become familiar with and know how to use all
safety devices and controls on the brush
shredder before attempting to operate the unit.
Know how to stop the unit before starting it.
• Repeated impact of the knives with hard objects
can cause excessive wear and damage to the
skid-steer or shredder. Be sure to maintain
recommended ground clearance as specified in
this manual.
• Should excessive vibration occur, disengage the
hydraulic valve immediately and shut off skid-
steer. Do not continue to operate the machine
until the problem has been determined and
corrected.
• Do not start, operate, or work on this machine
until you have carefully read and thoroughly
understand the contents of this manual, the
operator's manual for your loader, and the EMI
skid-loader safety manual provided with the
brush shredder.
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for Operation and • Keep children, spectators and other workers off
and away from the machine while it is operating
or engine is running. Do not carry passengers.
• Before
adjusting or servicing any part of the brush
shredder, always exercise the "Mandatory
Shut-Down Procedure" (page 1-2 Section 1).
After service has been performed, be sure to
restore all guards, shields and covers to their
original position.
• Read and observe all warnings decals on the
machine before attempting to operate the brush
shredder. Do not attempt to operate this
machine unless all factory devices and decals are
in place. Keep safety decals clean of dirt and
grime. Keep all guards, shields and decals in
place.
• The operator must not use drugs or alcoholic
drinks which would impair his alertness or
coordination while working. An operator who is
taking prescription drugs must get medical
advice to determine if he can safely operate a
machine.
• Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Before using a brush shredder on a new job site,
check the rules and regulations at the location.
The rules may include an employer's work safety
requirements.
• Never operate the brush shredder without good
light and visibility.
• Make sure all controls, (levers, pedals and
switches), are in NEUTRAL position before
starting the loader engine.
• To prevent serious personal injury from
escaping high pressure fluid, never attempt to
inspect, service or disassemble any part of the
hydraulic system until all pressure has been
relieved from the system. Do not use your
hands to check for hydraulic leaks.
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