Operation Safety - BALZER FIELD FLOATER 6 User Manual

Operation Safety

Before each tow check the electrical connection, tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals Damaged lights or improper electrical
connection between the tractor and this equipment will result in inoperable lights and/or inoperable electric brakes
Do not operate on public roads after dark without warning lights Be alert and avoid loose, soft, or icy surface conditions which
could cause tipping or loss of control
Be sure the rear of this equipment has a visible and clean "Slow Moving Vehicle" emblem properly displayed If towing at
speeds less than 20 MPH on any public roadway at night, proper warning and running lights are necessary as required by state
law! MAXIMUM TOWING SPEED IS 20 MPH
DO NOT pull this equipment without having safety chains securing this equipment to the tractor Refer to local transportation
laws for regulation on safety chain use
The tractor must be of sufficient size to maintain vehicle stability when this equipment is fully loaded Never use a tractor that
is not recommended for this equipment's application
ALWAYS use a hitch pin which has a safety clip pin!
Check braking system oil level and braking capacity with a full load before operating or moving this equipment
Check the wheel lug bolts and lug nuts daily and tighten as needed
Replace any parts showing signs of excessive wear, cracking, or likelihood of failure with original equipment service parts
Be familiar with all valves, doors, gates, and hydraulic controls
BEFORE USE make sure this equipment does NOT have any foreign objects or materials which can cause equipment damage
or personal injury
NEVER ENTER THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY! If entry is necessary, take proper safety precautions
to include but not limited to:
• Additional person on site and on the outside near the point of entry
• Safety harness and ropes where appropriate or required by law
• Proper life support system where appropriate or required by law
• Mechanical and electrical power disconnected
• Contacting your Balzer dealer for more information before entering
Check that the PTO slides freely, is not damaged, and is properly secured to the tractor and this equipment Make sure there
is approximately 1/3 overlap of engagement
When possible, travel straight up or down a slope Avoid traveling along side of hills, ditches, or other sloped surfaces Slow
down prior to going down any steep grade Never take tractor out of gear when going up or down a hill
Always check the job site for hazardous terrain (including loose, soft, or icy surfaces), obstructions, or bystanders
Do not exceed the maximum weight carrying capacity of the equipment or the tractor manufacturer's maximum towing capacity,
whichever is the lesser weight If you have any questions, contact your Balzer dealer
Do not stand in front, behind, or along side this equipment when it is in operation or in motion
When parking this equipment, securely block the wheels before unhitching from the tractor
Vertical Auger Safety
The vertical auger on this unit can extend upward and outward away from the unit Before extending the vertical auger, check
surrounding area, including above the unit, for any electrical power sources or lines Electrocution can result if unit comes into
contact with electrical power sources
Before moving this unit, make sure vertical auger is properly retracted Moving this unit with the vertical auger extended can
result in damage to the unit, other equipment, or buildings It could also create an unbalanced load which could lead to the
unit rolling onto its side
DANGER
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ELECTROCUTION can result if unit comes into contact
with electrical power sources or lines. Check overhead
and surrounding areas to make sure unit is clear of
any possible electrical source contact.
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