LOFTNESS Timber AX Series Operator's Manual page 9

Owner's Manual (Timber Ax)
Safety Instructions
Maintenance Continued:
WARNING:
• Keep all guards, shields and decals in place.
• Always repair or replace any damaged front
guard chains.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
moving components.
• Do not wear loose or baggy clothing around
rotating machinery. Machine must be clear of
people, tools, and other objects before engaging
hydraulic valve.
• Before
working
controlled implement, be certain it is securely
blocked!
• Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes
from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, USE
OF PROTECTIVE
ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY for operator
and others in the work area.
• Always use an approved roll bar and seatbelt for
safe operation. Overturning a loader without a
roll bar and seatbelt can result in injury or death.
• Use the handholds and step plates when getting
on and off the loader to prevent falls. Keep
steps and platform cleared of mud and debris.
• Operate the brush shredder only from the
operator's seat.
• Keep your feet on the pedals, (floor plates) seat
belt fastened snuggly and seat bar lowered, (if
equipped), when operating the brush shredder.
• Never operate the brush shredder in a lifted
position. Work only on the surface that the
loader is standing on.
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for Operation
under any hydraulically
EYEWEAR
and • Do not operate the mower above the rated
RPM.
DANGER:
• DANGER:
position for ANY reason or allowing anyone
near the brush shredder, always exercise the
following
Procedure" ( page 1-2 Section 1).
Operation Safety:
Because this machine will be operated in a
potentially
ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY that you read
and follow these safety precautions.
WARNING:
• Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not
carry passengers.
• Never operate the shredder without good light
IS
or visibility.
• After striking a foreign object, be sure to
exercise
Thoroughly inspect shredder for any damage
before restarting and operating the shredder.
• Repeated impact of knives with ground or hard
objects can cause excessive wear and damage to
the skid-steer or mower. Be sure to maintain
recommended ground clearance as specified in
this manual.
• Should excessive vibration occur, disengage
hydraulic valve immediately. Do not continue
operation of shredder until the problem has
been detected and corrected. Be sure to exercise
the "Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure".
• Disengage power to shredder when transporting
or not in use.
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Before leaving the operator's
"Mandatory
hazardous environment,
mandatory shut-down
Shut-down
it is
procedure.
January, 2004