Locke TVM-3077 - Manual (Page 8)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages in manuals and on equipment safety
signs. To avoid possible injury or death, follow the
equipment and manual’s safety instructions.
In addition to the design and configuration of equip-
ment, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence
and proper training of personnel in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Read the operator’s manual for your safety and un-
derstanding of the equipment. Store the manuals in
a safe and accessible location for your future refer-
ence.
Safety Rules
Following the safety practices in the operator’s
manuals and equipment safety signs will help mini-
mize accident possibility and increase equipment
productivity.
MAKE SURE EVERYONE THAT WILL USE THIS
MACHINE HAS READ OR HAD THE OPERA-
TOR’S MANUAL AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY
SIGNS INFORMATION EXPLAINED AND UNDER-
STANDS HOW TO OPERATE IT SAFELY.
General
The safe operation of any machinery is a big con-
cern to users and manufacturers. Your Verti-Cutter
has been designed with many built-in safety fea-
tures. However, no one should operate this ma-
chine before carefully reading the Operator’s Man-
ual.
1. Do not allow anyone to operate this machine
that has not been properly trained in its safe
operation.
2. Do not let children operate the implement.
3. Never
allow passengers.
4. Never operate the cutter near people; and
maintain as much distance from the rear of the
cutter, and any people as possible.
5. Before cutting, clear the area of objects and
debris that could become entangled in the
blades or thrown from the cutter.
6. After striking an object, disengage PTO, shut
off tractor and inspect for damage before con-
tinuing.
7. Do not operate the cutter in reverse unless nec-
essary. Check periodically for loose hardware
and tightened if necessary
.
8. Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes
and gullies
9. When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights
and devices for adequate warning to operators of other
vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State and Local
laws.
10. Never operate the Verti-Cutter while in the raised
transport position.
11. Be alert to traffic when crossing or cutting near road-
ways.
12. Disengage the tractors’ PTO when raised transport.
13. Wear proper eye protection to prevent injury from flying
objects.
14. Keep PTO shielding in place and in good condition.
Do not operate cutter with shields missing.
15. Always use proper PTO speed or machine damage
may result. This cutter is designed to be used with a
tractor using a 540 rpm rear PTO. Important: never
should a tractor equipped with a 1000 rpm PTO
operate a machine equipped for 540 rpm PTO.
16. In order to maintain steering control add ballast to trac-
tor. To determine the amount of ballast required refer
to your tractor operator’s manual.
17. Before performing maintenance, disconnect PTO
driveline and hydraulic hoses and make sure the trans-
port locks are installed on the wing decks and center
deck.
18. Transport cutter with transport chain in place.
19. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have suffi-
cient force to penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic
hoses before applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a
very small hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of
cardboard, not body parts, to check for suspected
leaks. If injured, seek medical assistance from a doc-
tor that is familiar with this type of injury. Foreign fluids
in the tissue must be surgically removed within a few
hours or gangrene will result.
20. Do not permit anyone to stand between tractor and
cutter – especially during tractor hook-up.
21. Stand clear of cutter when raising or lowering.
Prior To Operation
1. Do not stand between tractor and implement during
hitching.
2. Do not operate without safety chain properly attached
to tractor.
3. Make sure hydraulic lines are attached to correct ports.
SOME ILLUSTRATIONS MAY SHOW
SHIELDS OR COVER PANELS REMOVED
FOR CLARITY. NEVER OPERATE UNIT
WITHOUT ALL SHIELDS AND COVER
PANELS IN PLACE.
SECTION 1 – SAFETY
CAUTION
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