Welding And Grinding Work Precautions; Work On Painted Surfaces; Working On Hydraulic Systems Precautions - Progressive Turf Equipment Slope-Pro Operator's Manual

Safety Precautions

Welding and Grinding Work Precautions

IMPORTANT! A fire extinguisher should be easily accessible
during all welding work.
Disconnect battery, the receiver and antenna cables.
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Welding repairs are to be performed by a trained welder with
proper service instructions. Know the material to be welded and
select the correct welding procedure and materials (electrodes,
rods, wire) that will provide a weld metal strength equivalent to the
parent material.
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Move the machine to a clean, safe area before welding, grinding or
using any cutting torch on it. This type of work should only be done
in a clean area and not in places that contain combustible liquids,
such as fuel tanks, hydraulic pipes or similar.
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Connect arc welder ground as close as possible to work area.
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Work with extra care when welding, grinding or torch cutting near
flammable objects.

Work on Painted Surfaces

Heated paint gives off poisonous gases. Therefore, paint must be
removed from an area with a radius of at least 4 in (10 cm) before
carrying out welding, grinding, or gas cutting. In addition to the health
hazard, the weld will be of inferior quality and strength if the paint is not
removed.
Methods and precautionary measures when removing paint:
▪ Blasting – use respiratory protective equipment and protective
goggles.
▪ Paint remover or other chemicals – use a portable air extractor,
respiratory protective equipment, and protective gloves.
▪ Grinding – use a portable air extractor, respiratory protective
equipment, and protective gloves and goggles.

Working on Hydraulic Systems Precautions

Risk of personal injury! Wear safety glasses and use protective
gloves.
Relieve all trapped pressure before performing any service to the
hydraulic system. Pressure can be maintained in the hydraulic circuits
long after the power source and pump have been shut down.
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Relieve all pressure before disconnecting hoses or tubes.
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Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
It is important that each person who comes in contact with the machine
be alert to any faults.
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