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Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe
equipment can be erased by an operator's single careless act. In addition, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
Make certain that the operator(s), prior to operating is instructed in safe and proper use and reviews and understands the
manual(s) pertaining to this machine. Also make certain that the operator(s) reviews and understands the operator's manual of
the tractor prior to hooking up or operating the grain cart.
Read this manual before you operate this machine. If you do not understand any part of this manual, or need more
information, contact the manufacturer or your authorized dealer.
1. Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons
is 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. A majority of farm accidents can happen from fatigue or
carelessness. Safe operation of tractor and grain cart will
help prevent accidents.
5. Always look around to make sure it is safe to start tow
vehicle motor or move grain cart. A visual verification of a
clear working area is important with higher noise levels and
quiet cabs.
6. Travel speeds should be such that complete control and
machine stability is maintained at all times. Where possible,
avoid operating near ditches, embankments and holes.
Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes and rough, slick
or muddy surfaces.
7. Collision of high speed road traffic and slow-moving
machines can cause personal injury or death. On roads, use
flasher lights according to local laws. Keep slow-moving-vehicle
emblem visible. Pull over to let faster traffic pass.
8. Hydraulic oil leaking under pressure can penetrate skin and
cause infection or other injury. To prevent personal injury,
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Relieve all pressure, before disconnecting fluid lines,
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Before applying pressure, make sure all connections are
tight and components are in good condition,
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Never use your hand to check for suspected leaks under
pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or wood for this
purpose.
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If injured by leaking fluid, see your doctor immediately.
9. When transporting the grain cart, always keep the auger in
the stow position.
Safety Rules
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
10. Use care when moving of operating the grain cart near
electric lines as serious injury or death can result from
contact.
11. Never adjust, service, clean, or lubricate the grain cart
until all power is shut off. Keep all safety shields in place.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts
while the grain cart is in operation.
12. The service ladder is for service work only. If you must
climb into the grain tank, be certain that all power is shut off
and then use extreme caution when climbing into the grain
cart.
13. Make sure that everyone is clear of equipment before
applying power or moving the machine.
14. Make sure that the grain cart is fastened securely to the
tractor by using a high strength hitch pin, clip and safety
chains.
15. Make sure that the grain cart hitch properly matches the
hitch type of the tractor. Use a single prong (spade) grain cart
hitch with a double prong (clevis) tractor hitch. Use a double
prong (clevis) grain cart hitch with a single prong (spade)
tractor hitch. Use a K80 spoon grain cart hitch with a K80 ball
tractor hitch.
16. Before filling the grain cart, make certain that no one is
inside the grain tank. Never allow children or anyone in, near,
or on the grain cart 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.
17. Never operate the auger system with anyone inside the
grain tank. Hands, feet, hair and clothing can fit through the
openings in and around the grate. Contact with the auger can
cause severe injury or death. Make certain that all power is
shut off before service work is performed.
18. Before unhooking the grain cart from the tractor, be sure
the jack stand is properly mounted and in place, the wheels
are properly blocked, and parking brake is applied to prevent
the cart from moving.
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