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YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Wallenstein LXT Log Grapple & Trailer.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the machine be
familiar with the use and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices
that should be used while using the LXT Log Grapple.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around
you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE using this
equipment is familiar with the recommended use and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
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SAFETY DO'S & DON'TS'
•
DO give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the
machine, and REVIEW annually thereafter.
•
DO read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and
follow them. Most accidents
can be avoided. The most
important safety device on this equipment is a
SAFE operator.
•
DO NOT expect a person who has not read
and understood all use and safety instructions
to operate the machine. An untrained operator
is not qualified and exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
It is the owners responsibility
to the operator to ensure
familiarity and understanding
of the machine.
•
DO wear suitable ear
protection for prolonged
exposure to excessive noise.
•
DO NOT allow riders.
•
DO NOT risk injury or death by ignoring good
safety practices.
•
DO review safety related items
annually with all personnel who
will be operating or performing
maintenance.
•
DO have a first-aid kit
available for use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
•
DO inspect and secure all guards
before starting.
•
DO have a fire extinguisher available
SAFETY
for use should the need arise and know how
to use it.
•
DO read and understand all safety signs located
on the machine before using, maintaining,
adjusting or cleaning the grapple.
•
D O
appropriate PPE
(personal protective
equipment). This
includes but is not
limited to:
• A hard hat
• Heavy gloves
• Hearing Protection
• Respirator or filter mask
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
•
DO set Safe Condition procedure before any
service, maintenance work, storage preparation
or hooking up.
Safe Condition involves the following procedure:
• ensure grapple is closed and resting on trailer
• install boom pick lock
• shut off the engine
• turn fuel valve off
• ensure load is secure
• set the parking brake on the tractor
•
DO NOT touch hot engine parts, muffler cover,
hoses, engine body, coolants, engine oil, etc.
during operation and after the engine has been
shut off. Contact may cause burns.
•
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.
•
DO NOT allow riders
•
DO think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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