Importance Of Safety - Blue Diamond SEVERE DUTY BRUSH CUTTER Operation And Maintenance Manual

Safety

Importance of Safety

Operating Safety
• Read and follow instructions in this manual and
the machine's Operators Manual before
operating.
• Under no circumstances should young children
be allowed to work with this equipment.
• This equipment is dangerous to persons
unfamiliar with its operation.
• Check for overhead and / or underground lines
before operating equipment (if applicable).
• In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are
awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance
equipment.
• Check that the attachment is securely fastened
to the machine.
• Make sure all the machine controls are in the
NEUTRAL before starting the machine.
• Operate the equipment
operator's position.
• Operate the equipment according to the
Operator's Manual.
• When learning to operate the equipment, do it
at a slow rate in an area clear of bystanders.
• DO NOT permit personnel to be in the work
area when operating the equipment.
• The equipment must be used ONLY on
approved machines.
• DO NOT modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and / or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
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• DO NOT make any adjustments or repairs on
the equipment while the machine is running.
• Keep shields and guards in place. Replace if
damaged.
• DO NOT operate equipment in poor visibility
conditions such as fog, darkness, or any
conditions that limit clear visibility less than 300
feet (100 m) in front of and to the sides of the
equipment.
• When conditions make it necessary to slow
ground speed, shift to a lower gear rather than
reducing engine speed. The engine will
maintain rated speed and keep cutter running
at optimum cutting speed.
• DO NOT operate in a work area that has not
been inspected
the
obstacles.
• Remove any foreign objects and clearly mark
of
any objects that cannot be removed.
• Wear safety
protection and other protective clothing when
required.
Machine Requirements And Capabilities
• The machine's operator's cab should be
the
equipped with a thermoplastic polycarbonate
or similar material front window, and similar
protection on the sides of the operator's cab
before operating the equipment.
• Keep bystanders clear of moving parts and the
work area. Keep children away.
• Do Not exceed 4000 psi (275 bar) operating
pressure.
• Use caution on slopes and near banks and
ditches to prevent overturn.
Severe Duty Brush Cutter Operator's Manual
for foreign debris
glasses, gloves, hearing
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