J&M 1050-18S - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide
safe equipment can be erased by an operator’s single careless act. In addition, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgement, and proper training of personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Make certain that the operator(s), prior to operating is instructed in safe and proper use and reviews and
understands the manual(s) pertaining to this machine. Also make certain that the operator(s) reviews and
understands the operator’s manual of the tractor prior to hooking up or operating the grain cart.
Read this manual before you operate this machine. If you do not understand any part of this manual, or need
more information, contact the manufacturer or your authorized dealer.
Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons is measured by how you service, and operate this
machine. Know the positions and functions of all controls before you try to operate them. Make sure to check
all controls in a safe area before starting your work.
The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes, federal, state or local laws. Make
certain your machine has the proper equipment as designated by local laws and regulations.
A frequent cause of personal injury or death is from persons falling off equipment and being run over. Do not
permit persons to ride on this machine.
Travel speeds should be such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all times. Where
possible, avoid operating near ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes
and rough, slick or muddy surfaces.
Collision of high speed road traffic and slow moving machines can cause personal injury or death. On roads,
use flasher lights according to local laws. Keep slow-moving-vehicle emblem visible. Pull over to let faster
traffic pass.
Hydraulic oil leaking under pressure can penetrate skin and cause infection or other injury.
To Prevent Personal Injury:
Relieve all pressure, before disconnecting fluid lines.
Before applying pressure, make sure all connections are tight and components are in good condition.
Never use your hand to check for suspected leaks under pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or
wood for this purpose.
If injured by leaking fluid, see you doctor immediately.
When transporting the grain cart, always keep the auger in stow position.
Use care when moving or operating grain cart near electric lines as serious injury or death can result from
contact.
Never adjust, service, clean, or lubricate grain cart until all power is shut off. Keep all safety shields in place.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts while unit is in operation.
The service ladder is for service work only. If you must climb into grain tank, be certain that all power is shut off
and then use extreme caution when climbing into grain cart.
Make sure that everyone is clear of equipment before applying power or moving the machine.
Make sure that the grain cart is fastened securely to the tractor by using a high strength hitch pin, clip and
safety chains. Make sure that the grain cart hitch properly matches the hitch type of the tractor. Use a single
prong (spade) grain cart hitch with a double prong (clevis) tractor hitch. Use a double prong (clevis) grain cart
hitch with a single prong (spade) tractor hitch.
Before filling the grain cart, make certain that no one is inside the grain tank. Never allow children or anyone in,
near, or on the grain cart during transport or during loading and unloading of grain. Be aware that moving grain
is dangerous and can cause entrapment, resulting in severe injury or death by suffocation.
Never operate the auger system with anyone inside of the grain tank. Hands, feet, hair, and clothing can fit
through the openings in and around the grate. Contact with the auger can cause severe injury or death. Make
certain that all power is shut off before service work is performed.
Before unhooking the grain cart from the tractor, be sure to properly block the wheels to prevent the cart from
moving.