J&M 818 User Manual
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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.
SAFETY
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 traffi c and slow moving machines can cause personal injury or death. On roads, use fl asher
lights according to local laws. Keep slow-moving-vehicle emblem visible. Pull over to let faster traffi c pass.
Hydraulic oil leaking under pressure can penetrate skin and cause infection or other injury. To prevent personal injury,
Relieve all pressure, before disconnecting fl uid lines,
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Before applying pressure, make sure all connections are tight and components are in good condition,
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Never use your hand to check for suspected leaks under pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or wood for this
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purpose.
If injured by leaking fl uid, see your doctor immediately.
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When transporting the grain cart, always keep the auger in the stow position.
Use care when moving of operating the grain cart near electric lines as serious injury or death can result from contact.
Never adjust, service, clean, or lubricate the 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 the grain cart is in operation.
The service ladder is for service work only. If you must climb into the grain tank, be certain that all power is shut off and
then use extreme caution when climbing into the 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 fi lling 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 the grain tank. Hands, feet, hair and clothing can fi t 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 the jack stand is properly mounted and in place and the wheels
are properly blocked to prevent the cart from moving.
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