Maintenance Safety; Grain Storage Safety - HARVEST FC1545 Operator's Manual

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2D Maintenance Safety
Before servicing the conveyor, always disengage power and ensure all moving parts
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have stopped.
Support the machine with blocks or stands when working underneath the conveyor.
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Keep service area dry and clean. Be sure electrical tools are properly grounded. Use
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adequate light for the job at hand and use personal protective equipment.
Use only tools, jacks, and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job.
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Replace all shields before operating. Check that all fittings are tight.
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2E Grain Storage Safety
Never enter a grain bin unless at least two people are present. Have one person
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outside the bin solely to shut the conveyor down in case of emergency.
Always ensure an escape route exists before entering the bin.
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Only walk on top of grain bin if equipped with safety line and another person is
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present.
Do not place intake of conveyor near or between your feet when standing on top of
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grain. There is a risk of being pulled into the grain pile causing suffocation.
Figure 3: Workplace Hazard Area (Gas Engine Drive)
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