Transport Safety; Storage Safety; Maintenance Safety - Wallenstein GX620 Operator's Manual

2.7

TRANSPORT SAFETY

1. Comply with state and local laws governing
safety and transporting of machinery on public
roads.
2. The use of fl ashing amber lights is accept-
able in most localities. However some locali-
ties prohibit their use. Local laws should be
checked for all highway lighting and marking
requirements.
3. At all times, when driving the tractor and
equipment on the road or highway under
20 mph (32 kph) use fl ashing amber warn-
ing lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV)
identifi cation emblem. Do not exceed 20 mph
(32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and
surfaces.
4. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffi c.
5. Always install transport lock pins and retainers
before transporting.
6. Do not drink and drive.
7. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield
to oncoming traffi c in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for
traffi c when operating near or crossing road-
ways.
8. Turn into curves or go up or down hills only
at a low speed and a gradual steering angle.
Make certain that at least 20% of the tractor's
weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe
steerage. Slow down on rough or uneven
ground.
9. Never allow riders on either tractor or ma-
chine.

2.8 STORAGE SAFETY

1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not allow children to play on or around the
stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
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2.9

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service
area clean and
dry.
- Be sure electrical
outlets and tools
are properly
grounded.
- Use adequate
light for the job at
hand.
3. Make sure there is
plenty of ventilation. Never operate the tractor
in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may
cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, lower the
boom / bucket to the ground, place all controls
in neutral, shut off the engine, set the park
brake and remove the ignition key.
5. Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
6. Use personal protection devices such as eye,
hand and hearing protectors, when performing
any service or maintenance work.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to
restore your equipment to original specifi ca-
tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi-
ble for injuries or
damages caused
by use of unap-
proved parts and/
or accessories.
8. A fi re extinguisher
and fi rst aid kit
should be kept readily accessible while per-
forming maintenance on this equipment.
9. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws
and check that all fasteners are properly
torqued.
10. When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in
service.