Section 5: operating procedures, Operating checklist, General safety – Land Pride Rear Blades RBT4096 User Manual
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Section 5: Operating Procedures
RBT4084, RBT4096 & RBT40108 Rear Blades 301-206M
6/12/13
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DANGER
Do not use blade tilt to raise tractor tires off the ground.
Improper use of the Rear Blade can damaged the unit. Also,
the hydraulic system can burst dropping the tractor causing
serious injury or death.
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WARNING
Do not use Rear Blade for pulling objects out of the ground,
lifting objects, carrying objects, pushing other equipment, or
towing other equipment. Any of the above can result in Rear
Blade damage, serious bodily injury or death.
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DANGER
Always keep a safe distance from obstructions. The blade can
extend beyond tractor tires and will make a wide swinging
pattern when turning. Never hit a solid object with blade as
this can damage property and cause tractor to pivot violently
resulting in loss of control, serious injury, or death.
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WARNING
Operate blade only from a tractor equipped with a ROPS in
the raised position or with a ROPS cab and with seat belt
securely fastened.
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WARNING
Do not use Rear Blade for pulling objects out of the ground,
lifting objects, carrying objects, pushing other equipment, or
towing other equipment. Any of the above can result in Rear
Blade damage, serious bodily injury or death.
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CAUTION
Never angle, tilt, or offset blade into tractor tires. This can
damage blade and tractor tires.
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CAUTION
Always dress to stay warm in cold weather. Never allow body
or extremities to become too cold. Go inside to warm-up
before continuing when getting too cold.
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CAUTION
Do not operate hydraulic cylinders with blade in the ground.
Improper use can damage the Rear Blade.
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CAUTION
Make sure hydraulic hoses are properly routed so that they
will not become pinched or kinked while operating the tractor.
A pinched or kinked hose can burst and leak hydraulic fluid.
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CAUTION
Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, post, stumps, and
other protrusions that could damage and/or break them.
Section 5: Operating Procedures
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the blade. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the 3-Way Rear Blade
without first having read, fully understood, and become
totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 5
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up, page 7
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Section 2: Set-Up of Options, page 10
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Section 4: Adjustments, page 17
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Section 5: Operating Procedures, page 19
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Section 6: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 23
Make sure the operator has completed the Operating
Checklist below.
General Safety
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DANGER
Do not allow anyone to operate this implement who has not
been properly trained in its safe operation and do not let
children operate the implement.
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DANGER
Never carry a person on the Rear Blade. A person can fall and
be ran over causing serious injury or death.
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DANGER
Always support underside of Rear Blade with solid blocking
before working beneath unit. Never work under equipment
supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop equipment
instantly if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst.
Either situation can drop the Rear Blade even when power to
hydraulics is shut off.
Operating Checklist
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Check
Reference
Check 3-Point hook-up procedure. Be sure all pins
have been installed and are secured.
All blade adjustments have been made and pins
have been installed and are secured.
The operator has read and understood how to
operate the 3-Way Rear Blade.
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
Refer to the section on “Lubrication Points”.
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts and
pin connections. Make sure all hardware is tight
and that worn or damaged hardware is replaced
with properly rated hardware. Refer to the “Torque
Values Chart” for torque values.
Make sure all safety labels are in their proper
location and in good readable condition.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is
in good working condition and that the air pressure
is correct and equal in all tires.
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