Safety Recommendation - Spearhead Excel 606 Handbook

Safety Recommendations
Beware of the following Potential Dangers associated with the use
of this machine:
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Becoming trapped when hitching or unhitching
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Tractor overbalancing when arm is extended
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Electrocution due to hitting overhead power lines
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Getting caught on rotating power take off (PTO)
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Being hit or caught by any moving part, e.g. belts, pulleys, arms, cutting head
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Being hit by flying debris or machine parts due to machine damage
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Machine overbalancing when not in use
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Injection of high pressure oil from damaged couplings or hydraulic hoses
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Accidents due to collision with other machines, or debris left on road
Always
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Ensure the operator has read this handbook and has been trained to use the
machine.
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Ensure all cab safety guards are in place and all tractor windows closed.
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Before leaving the tractor cab always ensure that the flail head is firmly on the
ground, no weight is on the machine's hydraulics and the rotor has stopped
spinning.
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Check that all guards are properly fitted and there are no damaged or loose
parts. Particular attention should be given to the flails to ensure they are not
damaged, cracked or missing.
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Inspect work area for wire, steel posts, large stones and other dangerous
materials and remove before starting work.
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Beware of the danger of overhead power cables. The operator must be
aware of the maximum height and reach of the machine when working under
power cables. The minimum legal height for 11,000 and 22,000-volt cables is
5.2 metres from the ground. When fully extended, the machine may well
exceed this height so extreme caution should be practised. For more
information contact the Health and Safety Executive or your local power
company.
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Ensure that all warning labels are always visible and that they are not
damaged, defaced or missing..
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Lower the head to the ground when parking up
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Fit locking pins to slew and height before transport and before unhitching
when applicable.
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Wear ear defenders if operating without a quiet cab or with the cab windows
open.
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Ensure tractor guards are fitted correctly and are undamaged
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Work at a safe speed, taking into account terrain, passing vehicles and
obstacles
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Ensure that the tractor meets the minimum weight recommendations of the
machine manufacturer and that ballast is used if necessary
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Check that machine fittings and couplings are in good condition
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Follow the manufacturer's instructions for attachment and removal of machine
from the tractor
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Use clear warning signs to alert others to the type of machine working in the
vicinity. Signs should be placed at both ends of the work site and should be in
accordance with Department of Transport recommendations.
Excel 606, 686, 726 & 836
Spearhead
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