Remote Control Safety Features - Progressive Turf Equipment Slope-Pro Operator's Manual

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Slope-Pro

Remote Control Safety Features

A careful and informed operator is the safest operator. Due to the nature
of this remote controlled machine, neither the operator nor any
bystanders should not be beside this machine while operating. Several
safety features have been incorporated into the design of the remote
control as outlined below.
Always use both the neck strap and waist belt to secure the remote
control to your person. Never hold the remote control in your hands as
you may not have full command over the remote control functions in the
event of an emergency.
Machine is operated by remote control and can remain
functional beyond the recommended maximum 300 foot
operating range. It is the Operator's responsibility to control
the machine in a safe manner.
Feature
Engine Start Interlock
Machine out of Range /
Signal Failure
Protection
Foreign Signal /
Interference Protection
Emergency Stop Button
Remote Level Switch
Activated when –
•
Emergency stop(s)
applied
•
Engine is off with drive
system or Cruise-Hold
engaged
•
Engine is off with PTO
engaged
•
Radio Signal to the
machine is lost or
machine is out of range
from remote control
•
Any adjacent machinery /
equipment is operating
on the same frequency
•
An emergency situation
occurs and the machine
must be stopped
immediately
•
Remote is tipped over
approximately 45° in any
direction
Remote Control Safety Features
Result
•
Engine will not start
•
PTO disengages
•
Drive system stops
•
Brakes are applied
•
Engine remains
running
•
PTO disengages
•
Drive system stops
•
Brakes are applied
•
Engine remains
running
•
From remote: Engine
and drive system shut
down. Brakes applied.
•
From Console:
Engine, electrical and
drive systems shut
down. Brakes applied
•
Engine and drive
system are stopped.
Brakes are applied
Remedy
•
Release E Stops
•
Return drive to neutral
•
Turn off Cruise-Hold
•
Turn off PTO
•
Re-establish
communication
•
Return drive to neutral
•
Turn off Cruise Hold
•
Turn off PTO
•
Re-establish
communication
•
Return drive to neutral
•
Turn off Cruise Hold
•
Turn off PTO
•
Re-establish
communication
•
Change Frequency (p38)
•
Correct situation
•
When it is safe to do so,
restart in normal manner
– See Operating
Instructions
•
Return drive to neutral
•
Turn off Cruise Hold
•
Turn off PTO
•
Re-establish
communication
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