Additional Safety Reminders; Personal Safety; Towing Safety - BALZER ELIMINATOR VACUUM TANK Series User Manual

SAFETY

Additional Safety Reminders

USER/OPERATOR SAFETY PRACTICES are included in this manual and are intended to promote SAFE OPERATION of this
equipment .
These guidelines do not preclude the use of good judgment, care, and common sense as may be indicated by the particular
job site work conditions .
It is essential that all operators be physically and mentally free of any mind altering drugs and chemicals and thoroughly
trained in the safe operation of this equipment . Such training should be presented completely to all new operators and NOT
condensed for those claiming previous experience .
FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY some photographs and images in this manual may show doors, guards, and shields
open or removed . BE SURE all doors, guards, and shields are in their proper operating positions BEFORE operating this
equipment . NEVER operate this equipment with any guards or shields damaged or not in place . REPLACE any damaged or
missing guards and shields .
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS!
The operator MUST know the capabilities and work applications for this equipment and operate it at speeds slow enough to
ensure complete control at all times . When working on uneven ground or near the edge of roadbeds there is no substitute for
good judgment and only operators with sufficient experience should attempt such work .
NEVER assume everyone is as safety conscious at you are .

Personal Safety

NEVER allow minors and/or any unqualified personnel to operate or be near this equipment unless properly supervised .
NEVER allow anyone to ride on this equipment at any time .
NEVER leave this equipment running unattended .
NEVER wear loose or torn clothing while working around moving parts .
NEVER step on the PTO drive shaft at any time .
ALWAYS wear appropriate personal safety equipment and gear as called for by the job or working conditions .
ALWAYS be aware of pinch point areas on this equipment .
ALWAYS keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from moving parts .
ALWAYS stop and disengage the PTO and shut off the tractor before doing any adjusting or servicing to this equipment .

Towing Safety

THE MAXIMUM SPEED FOR TOWING THIS EQUIPMENT IS 20 MPH
Observe the recommended maximum road speed limit, local speed limit, or maximum recommended towing speed whichever
is the lesser speed .
ALWAYS MOVE THIS EQUIPMENT WITH A FARM TRACTOR ONLY
Always engage power steering (on equipment with steering capabilities) before turning with a load .
DO NOT DISENGAGE power steering (on equipment with steering capabilities) before the turning process is completed .
Tractor must be heavy and powerful enough and have adequate braking power for the towed load .
STOPPING DISTANCE increases with speed and weight of towed loads and on slopes . Towed loads, with or without brakes,
which are too heavy for the tractor or are towed too fast can cause loss of control . Consider the total weight of all equipment
and the load .
Use additional caution when towing loads under adverse surface conditions (ice, mud, loose gravel, etc .), turning, or slopes .
DO NOT ATTACH safety chain to any point higher than the drawbar .
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