Equipment Safety Guidelines; Safe Condition; Safety Training - Wallenstein LXT95 Operator's Manual

LXT95 / LXT115
Log Loader Trailer
2.5

Equipment Safety Guidelines

Safety is one of the main concerns in designing and developing
equipment. However, every year many accidents occur that
could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment.
Avoid hazards by observing the following precautions. Insist
anyone working with you follow them as well.
• Replace safety or instruction signs (decals) that are not
readable or missing. For locations and explanations, see
Safety Signs on page 13.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized
modifications can affect the integrity of the machine
or the ability of the machine to perform as designed.
Modifications can impair safety or function. They can affect
the life of the equipment and void the warranty.
• Make sure that the machine is correctly stationed, adjusted,
and in operating condition.
• Keep the machine free of accumulated trash, grease, and
debris to prevent fires.
• If the machine has a winch accessory installed, replace the
winch synthetic rope if it is kinked, badly frayed, has knots,
cuts, or broken strands. If the rope fails under tension, it
can snap back with great force causing injury or death.
Avoid sudden jerks, quick starts or stops. Start slowly and
smoothly.
• Never exceed the limitations of the machine. If its ability to
do the job, or to do it safely is in question–STOP!
2.6

Safe Condition

References are made to safe condition throughout this manual.
Safe condition means putting the machine in a state that makes
it safe to service or maintain.
Before starting any service or maintenance, complete the
following:
SAFE CONDITION
1. If the machine is connected to a tow vehicle, set the tow
vehicle's parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove
the ignition key.
2. If the machine has a hydraulic winch accessory installed,
remove the winch rope and strap from the log, and then
wind the winch rope into the winch.
3. Remove all material from the machine.
4. Move the log grapple to grip the rear of the main frame.
5. Install the boom lock pin.
6. Stop the machine.
For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 41.
7. Operate each of the hydraulic controls two or three times
to relieve the pressure.
8. Disconnect the engine spark-plug wire.
Keep the spark-plug wire away from the spark plug to
prevent the engine from being started accidentally.
2.7

Safety Training

An untrained operator can cause serious injury or death to
themselves or others. Review the safety instructions with all
users annually. The Sign-Off Form on page 10 can be used to
keep a training record.
• An employer has the responsibility to train employees how
to operate the equipment they are using. When someone
does not understand the basic operation of a piece of
equipment, they can create dangerous situations very
quickly. Operators must completely understand the safety
information in this manual and the safety decals on the
machine
• Provide instruction to anyone else who is going to operate
the machine. This equipment is dangerous to anyone who
is unfamiliar with its operation.
• If the machine is loaned or rented, it is the owner's
responsibility to make sure that, before using the machine,
every operator:
- Reads and understands this manual.
- Is instructed in the safe and correct use of the machine
and related equipment.
- Understands and knows how to set the machine to a
Safe Condition.
For instructions, see Safe Condition on page 9.
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Safety