Safety Rules - J&M SpeedTender LC290 Operator's Manual

1. Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons are measured by how you service and operate this machine. Know the
positions and functions of all controls before you try to operate them. Make sure to check all controls in a safe area before starting
your work.
2. The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes, federal, state, or local laws. Make certain your machine has
the proper equipment as designated by local laws and regulations.
3. A frequent cause of personal injury or death is from persons falling off equipment and being run over. Do not permit persons to ride
on this machine.
4. Secure SpeedTender safety chain to towing vehicle before transporting. Do not transport without safety chains being attached to
tow vehicle.
5. Make sure that the conveyor is resting on the conveyor support with spring latch in place before transport.
6. Use good judgment when transporting SpeedTender on a highway. Always maintain complete control. Regulate speed to road
conditions. Do not transport unit with rear compartment full and front compartment empty. The unit may not be properly balanced,
offsetting the tongue weight of the SpeedTender.
7. When transporting on public roads, the conveyor must be in the forward position to meet with lighting and visibility marking requirements.
8. Do not travel faster than 10 mph. during off highway travel. Drive slowly over rough ground, hill sides, and around curves to avoid
tipping. Use extreme care when operating close to ditches, fences, or on hillsides.
9. Use care when moving or operating SpeedTender near electric lines as serious injury or death can result from contact.
10. Never adjust, service, clean, or lubricate SpeedTender until all power is shut off and the battery is disconnected. Keep all safety
shields in place.
11. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Do not operate engine in closed or confined work area.
12. Explosive fuel can cause fires and severe burns. Stop engine before filling fuel tank.
13. Hot parts can cause severe burns. Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping.
14. Hydraulic oil leaking under pressure can penetrate skin and cause infection or other injury.
15. To prevent personal injury when working with hydraulic power unit:
a. Relieve all pressure before disconnecting fluid lines.
b. Before applying pressure, make sure all connections are tight and components are in good condition.
c. Never use your hand to check for suspected leaks under pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or wood for this purpose.
16. Make sure that everyone is clear of equipment before applying power or moving the SpeedTender.
17. Before filling the SpeedTender, make certain that no one is inside the grain tanks. Never allow children, or anyone, in, near, or on the
SpeedTender during transport or during loading and unloading of grain. Be aware that moving grain is dangerous and can cause
entrapment, resulting in severe injury or death by suffocation.
18. Before unhooking the SpeedTender from the transport vehicle, be sure to properly block the wheels to prevent the SpeedTender
from moving.
19. When using the conveyor swing option be sure to stand clear of the swinging conveyor at all times.
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Safety Rules