General Information; Pre-Operation Inspection - Blue Diamond SEVERE DUTY BRUSH CUTTER Operation And Maintenance Manual

General Information

Pre-Operation Inspection

Before operating the Severe Duty Brush Cutter for
the first time and each time thereafter, use the
following list as a guideline during equipment
inspection.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Disengage
hydraulics, engage
parking brake, stop the engine and make
sure all rotating
completely stopped before connecting,
disconnecting, adjusting or cleaning
equipment.
• Always keep shields and all guards in
place when using the equipment.
• Disengage
hydraulics for road travel.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
rotating parts.
Fully clean the attachment. See "Cleaning The
Attachment" on page 30.
• Lubricate the attachment per the schedule
outline in the Maintenance Section. See
"Service Schedule" on page 27.
• Check the brush cutter mounting plate for
damage. Check for loose or missing parts.
Repair as needed before operation.
• Check all welds on the attachment for wear
and damage each time the attachment is
removed from the machine.
• Check for damaged or missing safety decals.
Replace if necessary.
• Inspect the safety chain for damage.
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machine's auxiliary
the machine's
components
machine's auxiliary
• Inspect the machine's mounting frame. (See
the machine's
inspecting the mounting frame). Replace any
parts that are damaged, bent or missing. Keep
all fasteners tight. Look for cracked welds.
Leaking fluids under pressure can enter the
skin and cause serious injury or death.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Wear goggles. Use cardboard to check for
are
leaks.
• Check condition of all hydraulic components
for leaks. Repair as required.
NOTE: Do not operate with hydraulic leaks.
• Verify that the brush cutter is properly
connected to the machine.
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