Operating Safety - Walinga Grain-Vac 7614F Operator's Manual

7. Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine or disconnect all electrical power sources, set the
park brake on tractor or towing vehicle, remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
8. Wear appropriate hearing protection when operating for long periods of time.
9. All electrical connections should be in accordance to the National Electrical Code.
10. Ground all electrical equipment.
11. Know where overhead electrical lines are located and stay away from them. Electrocution can
occur without direct contact.
12. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be operating or maintaining the
Grain-Vac.

2.2 OPERATING SAFETY

1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual and all safety signs before using.
2. Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine or disconnect all electrical power sources, set the
park brake on tractor or towing vehicle, remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Do not operate when any guards are damaged or removed, install and secure guards before
starting.
4. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Do not allow riders on the Grain-Vac® or tractor during operation or transporting.
6. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially small children, before starting.
7. Attach securely to the tractor or towing vehicle using a retainer on the drawbar pin and a safety
chain.
8. Be sure the PTO driveline guard telescopes and rotates freely on the shaft before installing.
Attach safety chains on guard to prevent guard from rotating.
9. Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines when extending boom and during
operation and transporting. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
10. Keep away from the unloading boom when moving, adjusting, or setting. Keep others away.
11. Clean reflectors, SMV signs and lights before transporting.
12. Wear appropriate ear protection when operating for long periods of time.
13. Do not operate with any leaks in the hydraulic system or air system.
14. Do not place intake nozzle near feet when standing on the top of the product. Do not stand on the
pile of product that is being sucked up.
15. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system make sure all components are tight and that all
steel lines, hoses and couplings are in good condition.
16. Review safety items with all personnel annually.
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